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

jentFeb 11, 2011
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.

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Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Answered on Apr 13, 2011
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Dr. Edward Lack, MD (retired)
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