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Holes on face after Glycolic acid 50 peeling. (Photos)

Sara1980Jun 27, 2017
I have done glycolic peeling at home And I left it on my face for about 2 mins After that I washed but it burned me and I got a hole on my chin Iam so worried about the hole Will it stay forever on my chin? How can I get rid of the burn and the hole ? Please advice me

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Norman M. Rowe, MD

Good Afternoon,When you use a chemical peel it is strongly suggested to wait three to four days after the area has finished peeling to give the skin time to recover.Have a nice day.

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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

Applying any acid on your face at home is not recommended. It is not only the percentage of acid, but also the pH of the acid that determines the strength. Once a week is far too often and twice a week will result in damage to the skin. Please see a professional Dermatologist or Esthetician to ...

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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

No, normally you would not swell from a light glycolic peel. There are often used for sensitive skin and normally do not peel or cause swelling. You did not mention the concentration of the peel perhaps it was stronger than you realized? It could also have been left on too long or you could've h...

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Melvin Elson, MD

First of all you should not be putting this on at home. Acid is nothing to play with. you have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is not easy to treat. See a board certified dermatologist

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Melvin Elson, MD

A light glycolic acid peel usually does not produce any bumps afterward. Was something applied after the peel that may have done this? at any rate this should clear without any sequelae

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Jason Guillot, MD

What we have found was using  tensage 40 ampoules growth factor repairs and prevents damage to the skin. great for use after laser and aesthetic treatments, also, from irritation caused by retinoids, sun damage, and environmental and smoke toxins. 

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