Glycolic acid 50% peel disaster. Any suggestions? (photos)

June 5, 2015
Asked By:scottsdalem in Baltimore, MD

I had in home glycolic acid 50 % peel to reduce black pigmentation from acne. Here is my face on the 22nd and 3rd day. Is it normal ? I got no pain but still red marks. l had fluid secretition on the first night and 2nd am , but it stopped. Peeling has not started yet. It is thin layer, so I hope it will dry and peel off. I hope I dont get scar or get worse. My black skin area was the worst affected.

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