I Burnt my Face with 100% Glycolic Acid. Will my Skin Scar?

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will there be risk of scarring or anything?my face turned real red and now is blackish on colour,darker than my complexion.i am black in skin colour,african.

Dina D. Strachan, MD · Answer

Chemical peels come in strengths for at home use which are much lower than what is available to licesned professionals. You should not be doing a 100% glycolic acid peel on yourself at home. Seek out the help of a board certified dermatologist ASAP to treat the damage done to your skin. Good luck!

Samir Shureih, MD · Answer

Treatig yourself is UNWISE.

	See a board certified plastic surgeon for proper diagnosis and treatment.

	Before peels specificaly in dark skin, one must prepare the skin topevent complications such as yours.

Edward Lack, MD (retired) · Answer

Glycolic Acid burns can scar the skin. They are best applied by knowledgeable dermatologists and are best neutralized with water. In the case of scarring or pigmentation see a board certified Dermatologist for expert care.

I Burnt my Face with 100% Glycolic Acid. Will my Skin Scar?

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