Will hyperpigmentation from glycolic acid peel go away? (photo)

May 15, 2014
Asked By:bsimpson92 in Chicago, IL

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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From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 17, 2014

Answer: Pigmentation Post Peeling

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
May 17, 2014

Answer: Pigmentation Post Peeling

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 17, 2014

Answer: Please do not home peel yourself.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
May 17, 2014

Answer: Please do not home peel yourself.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MDOculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology
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