Hi I had a AFA 40 % chemical peel done and it caused flaking that fell of in the shower revealing extremely pink skin that has lasted 2 weeks now but seems like it is fading
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I'm sorry to hear about your experience. It's not uncommon for skin to become more sensitive and sometimes darker (a condition known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation) after chemical peels. Here are a few steps you can take:
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