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It is normal to be chemically burnt under my eye after a 70% glycolic peel? (photo)

Friendly609May 6, 2019
Will is scar? How should I treat it?

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Dr. Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD
Dermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
Answered on Nov 18, 2019
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Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD

Hi and thanks for your question.  If you truly have a darker skin tone as you indicated, you will definitely want to be cautious with chemical peels.  Make sure you go to a board certified dermatologist and get their in-person evaluation and recommendations before embarking on any...

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Amy Y. Paul, DO, FAAD

Absolutely the combination of acids might be too much for your skin and may be causing uneven tone and texture.  I would stick with professionally recommended products as cleansers and leave-on creams or solutions so you don't mix and match too much, causing irritation.  The skin is a...

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Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB

Hi, Sorry that you have developed this. Use a good emollient with allantoin which will calm down the irritated skin. Sunscreens with a good spf will protect your skin without developing any complications like PIH. But be sure of what kind of product you are using. Kindly visit a board c...

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