Is glycolic acid ok for darker skin? (Photos)

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I have some blemishes I would desperately like to reduce. They are not so much from acne as they are from [ingrown] hairs, tweezing. The main place is on my chest..above/between breasts and my neck, although I do also have some hyperpigmentation in my face from prior acne that I could also address. My question is, would it be ok and/or advisable for me to use a 40% glycolic acid on these two areas?

Jeff Angobaldo, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. it is always recommended to pretreat when doing chemical peels to avoid this type of reaction. we suggest to pretreat your skin 2 weeks before the peel with a melanin inhibitor such as a prescription grade hydroquoine. darker skin types are VERY prone to hyper and hypo pigmentation. My advice is to go to a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and they can prescribe you hydroquoine to lighten the hyperpigmentation  best of luck.

Is glycolic acid ok for darker skin? (Photos)

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