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Itchy skin. Should I stop using glycolic acid cream?

gurukathirJul 3, 2017
I'm using glycolic acid cream 6%, lashield sunscreen past 3 days.. I feel small itchy and slightly skin is darken.. should I stop using glycolic acid cream?

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Dr. Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD
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Answered on Jul 5, 2017
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Andrew T. Lyos, MD, FACS

Hi there,Sorry to hear about the aftereffect of your home glycolic peel. It is not worth the risk of damaging your skin by treating yourself at home with any acid. Without seeing you in the office, it is hard to tell if you have a true hole in the skin. Yes, your skin will heal, but could have...

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Good Afternoon,When you use a chemical peel it is strongly suggested to wait three to four days after the area has finished peeling to give the skin time to recover.Have a nice day.

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Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD

Applying any acid on your face at home is not recommended. It is not only the percentage of acid, but also the pH of the acid that determines the strength. Once a week is far too often and twice a week will result in damage to the skin. Please see a professional Dermatologist or Esthetician to ...

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