Applied 70% Glycolic Acid And Have Crust Above Lip Only- Is This Normal?

If stretchmarks are white and mature, a glycolic peel may help the skin make more collagen -- also products containing tretinoin, such as Retin A or Renova can be quite helpful as well as the use of a non-ablative laser.  For stretch marks that are red and/or infamed, I recommedn treated...

30% Glycolic Acid should only be used by a professional and not to be used on a weekly basis.  Using it on a weekly basis could do more harm than good. Your skin could become red, irritated and peel. This is something I would think you do not want on a weekly basis. Look for a licensed...

It is possible for your skin to look worse before it looks better.  When using tretinoin I recommend to stop using it for at least 3 days prior to having a peel, because you can get a chemical burn if used too close to having a peel.  I would start back using the tretinoin a couple...

Mild irritation is not uncommon after a glycolic acid peel. Apply a rich moisturizer with sunscreen during the day. Use a plain moisturuzer at night. Sometimes hydrocortisone 1% ointment helps. Discuss your symptoms with the person who performed the peel.

I always have patients begin topical tretinoin cream (Retin-A, etc.) at least 2-4 weeks prior to beginning Glycolic Acid Peels.  This prepares the skin for an acid environment and helps to improve exfoliation of the outer layers of skin.  The only proviso is that I ask patients not to...

Moisturizers applied directly after a peel may reduce the effectiveness of a peel. Some anecdotal case reports have indicated that it is best to wait up to 30 minutes after a peel to apply a moisture lotion.