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1day PO Chemical Peel-Is this a burn or hyperpigmentation? What to do to get my skin back to normal (photos)

beigiaMay 8, 2018
I had a 25% mandelic acid peel. Used before. I forgot I used salicylicacid serum 2% morning of on problem areas near chin- those are the areas visibly irritated. During peel patches looked white, thickened, and raised. After rinse skin was still white. It later turned red and I put aloe vera + occlusive before bed. Photos 12 hr post peel. Areas are sensitive and dark not bright red, smooth. I alternate tretinoin cream and AHA serum nightly. I have L-ascorbic based Vit C, can this help/irritate? Will I have patches?

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Dr. Joseph F. Spera, DMD
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Answered on May 23, 2018
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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
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We advise caution when applying products around the eye area, as it can be very delicate. When applying glycolic acid, we recommend avoiding the eye area. Although glycolic acid can help with skin texture, use of high concentrations of glycolic acid can result in mild symptoms like redness. If...

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I developed the MD formulation glycolic acid peel and 30% is not very strong and is left on around 6 minutes usually.  You dont say how long ago the peel was applied but redness for couple days not unusual and you should have not untorward effects. apply cool water and Vaseline for  comfort

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First of all you should not apply acid on your body. the hyperpigmentattion as well as the wrinkles can be treated but see a board certified dermatologist

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