Chemical peels treatment. What are the side effects if I stop using them?

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HIII I HAD LITTLE PATCH ON MY SKIN THATS WHY I GOT 2 CHEMICAL PEELS....BUT IAM SATISIFIED WITH THESE CHEMICAL PEELS.........BUT MY DOCTOR SUGGESTED...FOR 3 MORE PEELS CAN I STOP IT RIGHT NOW OR ANY SIDE EFFECTS OCCURS DUE TO STOPPING OF CHEMICAL PEELS

John R. Burroughs, MD · Answer

Generally depending upon the type of peel you are receiving (superficial vs medium/deep) it is beneficial to continue to receive "light peels."  If your lesion recurs you could restart your peels.  If the area keeps returning it might be beneficial to get a superficial biopsy to get a diagnosis.  If you are young, the ongoing peels can keep your skin quality optimal and smooth.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I would recommend following your doctors suggestion on treatment duration. The worst thing that could happen if you discontinued treatments is the itchy dry spot could come back. There are a lot of beneficial qualities to chemical peels such as skin condition correction, anti aging and pigmentation correction so continuing the treatments will be beneficial to you regardless of your spot being corrected. Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard

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