Two days later, my face started burning. Now my skin is peeling uncontrollably and some areas are darker than normal. I peeled some off and now the skin in that area is pink and raw. (I naturally have brown skin) The rest of my skin is dry and still peeling. How can I treat this? How long will this last?
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If you have accidentally pulled a piece of skin off prematurely after a chemical peel, I would suggest first, that you contact your provider at the office where you did the peel.Secondly, I would keep it moist and protected while it heals with Aquafor or Vaseline. Strictly avoid any sun ex...
Thank you for your question about healing after salicylic acid treatment. The skin is in a very fragile state immediately after a peel. It is not uncommon to sometimes have an area or two that becomes irritated or raw, especially if you peel rather than trim the dead skin away. To avoid h...
Thank you for your question about healing after salicylic acid treatment. The skin is in a very fragile state immediately after a peel. It is not uncommon to sometimes have an area or two that becomes irritated or raw, especially if you peel rather than trim the dead skin away. To avoid hy...
