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Redness on some parts of the face after a chemical peel done at home. What should I do? (photos)

cvt94Mar 4, 2019
My dermatologist asked me to perform a chemical peel at home. I did it two days ago by following all the instructions given, but I woke up the next day with red and inflamed cheeks :( Is this normal? Any suggestions on what I should do? I asked my derm and she told me to apply desonide lotion 2 times a day for 1 week. But I’m afraid the desonide will clog my pores and leave me with more whiteheads than I already have. Thanks in advance!

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Dr. Emil Shakov, MD
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Answered on Mar 8, 2019
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