The skin on my chin on both sides of my mouth are extremely dry and no matter what I put on it, it burns. Last night, the only thing I could find to apply (that didn't feel like it was burning) was coconut oil. Today I can tolerate Vaseline on it. The peeling is gone in this area (this is day 5) and I am left with darker skin that feels leathery to the touch and cracks whenever I open my mouth too wide. What else can I do to make sure it stays hydrated and doesn't cause permanent damage?
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August 21, 2018
Answer: It is ok for skin to peel, feel red, tight, itchy
Thank you for your question! You can try organic virgin coconut oil since we had patient use it and it would bring them relief. If burning only lasts up to a minute as you apply it is usually normal and common for the first few days. It the burning sensation is unbearable, you should make a ...
Dear Ms, generally speaking, peels exfoliate the outer layers of skin making the underlying hyperpigmentation more prominent. It is important to avoid sun exposure during the healing process, which can exacerbate the appearance of brown spots. This is a common reaction in darker...
Thank you for your question! Vi Peel is applied with extensive rubbing and it does cause burning sensation. Once the outer layer of your skin peels off, it will highlight some imperfections. The wrinkles that I can see on both side of the face were probably highlighted with chemical peel, and a...
