Can I use a glycolic acid peel on a sensitive area?

Our office specializes in chemical peels to help treat body discoloration. A combination of a Melapeel + topical skincare including Melarase creams can help improve skin quality and tone in your armpits. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

30% glycolic acid is very mild (I don't oerform anything less than 70% in my practice). But it may have exfoliated your skin somewhat, so that the horny layer will not be able to protect you as well from the harmful effects of sunlight.  This effect can persist for 6 weeks or more.For my...

Please do NOT mix this with anything and apply to your face. It appears you have obtained pharmaceutical grade glycolic acid meant to be formulated into a peeling solution by a pharmacist or chemist.  People who are able to do this have studied for many years and have years of experience to...

Thank you for your question. Doing peels at home is never recommended, products like these should be applied by a liscensed professional. I would recommend discontiuing the use of this product, keep your face protected with sunscreen and avoid direct sun exposure. You can use Aquaphor on the...

You do not mention the pH, brand, or other active ingredients, if any.  In my office, I apply 70% glycolic acid with strontium nitrate at a very low pH.  The strontium nitrate suppresses side effects such as stinging, redness, and blistering, while allowing the high concentration of...

You need to not use peels if you don't know what you are doing! Every peel has specific steps to neutralize the peel and it has to be followed to a "T" to avoid causing harm. Not all glycolics are the same. Additionally, a 15% peel can be stronger than a 70% peel depending on it's pH. Do not use...