An aesthetician gave me my usual 30% lactic acid peel and burned my chin. I've used aloe vera gel, aquaphor and hydrocortisone cream for weeks and the skin has only gotten worse. The effected skin feels scaly and my moisturizer (Cerave) has no effect on that now matter how often I reapply. It also has splotches of raised red skin that peels to no end and is wrinkly in some places. Is this a scar? Is there any any way for me to at least get the raised skin to go down?
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September 15, 2017
Answer: Please promise to never do a home chemical peel again.
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...
Thank you for your question. Discontinue the use of the product and follow up with your dermatologist. You will need to avoid any harsh products until the reaction has subsided. Your dermatologist should be able to prescribe you with something to help heal the area. Best wishes,Pablo...