I had a blue radiance peel about 8 days ago. Reacted fine to the peel but am having intense redness, burning, and red patches on new skin after using tretinoin cream. It burns to wash my face with Cetaphil and to use the moisturizer..almost like a sunburn. I have another peel this afternoon. Should I call and reschedule?
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This is HSV infection and MUST be treated immediately with anti viral medications. Swabs will assist in the treatment as they can identify the culprit infective agent. Please contact the clinic ASAP. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
The type of preconditioning of the skin prior to the prep may have affected the final outcome. I recommend using a retinoid program starting 2-4 weeks prior to the Blue peel. See link below for differnt strength retinoid products (Level 1, level 2 and level 3). H Karamanoukian MD FACS
The Obagi Blue Radiance Peel
is a salic acid peel. It should not be used on anyone with an allergy to
aspirin. Some patients with rosacea or
sensitive skin can have a reaction to chemical peels. In this case I would
choose a mild lactic acid to avoid irritation.
Also, the products applied to...
