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I got burned by Salicylic Acid on my face. How long does it take before it will be gone? (Photo)

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jndsantiagoJul 17, 2018

How long does it take before it will be gone? And what remedy should I do to make it better. Thank you!

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Jason Emer, MD

Burns need a combination of: 1) healing lasers and light such as aerolase or laser genesis and LED therapy with light stim 2) topical growth factors, stem cells, antioxidants 3) oxygen facials 4) platelet rich plasma and A cell topically 5) sun protection After 6-12 weeks you can treat for...

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Anil R. Shah, MD

Hello! I'm Landry - an aesthetician at Shah Aesthetics both in the Chicago and Winnetka area. While looking over the ingredients in the product that you used, there are a couple of ingredients that could have caused this. The first one is the active ingredient, Salicylic acid. While this BHA is...

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Deborah M. Longwill, DO

For Optimum results for a salicylic acid peel, you may steam and clean the pores prior to peel. During Medical extractions you would steam , open the pores & Extract comedones and acne lesions. Then you may follow with a salicylic peel to clean excess debris from the follicles. I hope this...

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Deborah M. Longwill, DO

Hello and thank you for your question. You can start by being gentle on your skin for the next 5-7 days. Use a gentle cleanser, a barrier repair moisturizer, and daily use of SPF, reapplying every two hours. Best of luck.

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Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Thank you for your post. I'm sorry to see that you suffered burns from the salicylic peel you applied. It is never safe to purchase over the counter peels. You should always see a skin care professional to perform your skin care treatments. The good news is your skin will heal. It is going to ...

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