I had bought a salyclic acid(11.25%) to remove moles and wrats and my skin burnt and looks like scarring and left red marks on my nose and neck . I have been given 1% hydrocortisone by the Gp.
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If you are using salicylic acid scrubs - sure, home use is great. If you are using salicylic acid peels at home, with a concentration that may not be accurate, it could be a little dangerous. Not all forms of acne will respond to this peel, so I suggest you see a professional. Wishing you well, ...
You should let your skin be and allow it to peel. It sounds like the Oxy pads were too strong for your skin. Peeling the skin off will result in Post Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation or permanent scarring. Keep your skin moisturized and call the company to report your adverse reaction and...
If you have accidentally pulled a piece of skin off prematurely after a chemical peel, I would suggest first, that you contact your provider at the office where you did the peel.Secondly, I would keep it moist and protected while it heals with Aquafor or Vaseline. Strictly avoid any sun ex...
