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Is my face purging after light glycolic peel?

I just got a light glycolic peel and the next day I got a whole bunch of little colorless bumps on my forehead and jawline. Is this my skin just purging?

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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
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Answered on Apr 25, 2017
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Is glycolic acid ok for darker skin? (Photos)

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Jeff Angobaldo, MD

Thank you for your question. it is always recommended to pretreat when doing chemical peels to avoid this type of reaction. we suggest to pretreat your skin 2 weeks before the peel with a melanin inhibitor such as a prescription grade hydroquoine. darker skin types are VERY prone to hyper and...

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