Yes, I am extremely embarrassed I ever thought this would be a good idea! I did this yesterday, left it for a couple of hours, scraped it off and saw the spots. There is no pain or burning sensation, just those unsightly dark spots right where I applied the salicylic acid. I applied lanolin to calm the skin and I'm leaving it alone. I know it'll take time to get rid of these spots, but how long? Anything else I should do? I am too embarrassed to consult a doctor personally.
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The number of treatments needed to improve the appearance of acne is dependent upon several factors, including the severity of the acne and the concentration of the peeling solution. As a rule of thumb, I recommend a series of 4 consecutive peels every 2-3 weeks to see initial...
Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid and works well for patients with oily and/or acne-prone skin. Most patients begin to peel around 48 hours after the treatment. Depending on the strength of acid used, it can vary from mild flaking to more aggressive...
