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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!
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.
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.
The duration of application for glycolic peels will vary from patient to patient. After prepping the skin and applying the glycolic acid the practitioner typically observes the skin for certain endpoints - such as fairly uniform redness and the patient’s sensation of tingling. Once those e...
Some light peels may not result in any significant peeling. With a deeper peel, peeling will be more significant, as will down time. A series of peels may be in order for you to achieve your goals. The peel might be bringing some of your the acne to the surface, and in some cases, pos...
Make up 1 day after a glycolic peel should be fine. I would avoid using a mask for a week. I recommend just a bland moisturizer and sunscreen for 1 week post peel.
