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I did Glycolic acid peel for 5 sessions. My face looks worse. I have rashes all over my face. What can I do now?

maradoMar 15, 2015
I finished my course on Glycolic acid Peel, it was 5session package so saturday was my last session. But by the time I arrived home i'm having rashesh. Its sunday and my face looks worse i have rashes all over my face. Please help me what can i do now?

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Dr. Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Jul 18, 2015
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