Before I tried chemical peels I had PIH from acne. It was pretty moderate. I decided to try a glycolic peel. The first peel went ok but frosted a bit above my lip (that's now a dark mark) but I didn't see much of a difference. The second peel caused the pores on my nose to become very visible. The third peel frosted around my mouth and eyes it looks like bruises. How can I fix this?
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May 17, 2014
Answer: Pigmentation Post Peeling
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
I would recommend non-comedogenic moisturizers 5-6 times a day to accelerate wound healing. You should also follow up with your doctor so they can evaluate your skin.
See the video below for an explanation of how to use Lactic acid peels, 40% is a good strength and it does need to be throughly neutralised. See how its done. For now, see a Specialist for wound care- namely to help your skin heal, prevent infection and post peeling darkening of the area....
I'm glad to hear that you realize the importance of sunblock after a chemical peel!Sunblock ingredients come in 2 main categories: chemical sunblocks and physical sunblocks. I usually use the second group, early after the peel. Look for a sunscreen that uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. N...