I am 39 years old, and 1 day post Jessner peel. My goals are to reduce brown spots and sun damage. I now have blisters and weeping, tight, red, very swollen skin. I also have a strong itching sensation. Is this normal and should I put something on my skin?
February 22, 2010
Answer: Blisters after Jessner's Peel Jessner's peel is a mild depth peel and is not typically associated with blistering because it only affects the epidermis. This might represent a re-activation of a viral infection. I recommend seeing your Physician immediately for evaluation and possible antiviral medication.
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February 22, 2010
Answer: Blisters after Jessner's Peel Jessner's peel is a mild depth peel and is not typically associated with blistering because it only affects the epidermis. This might represent a re-activation of a viral infection. I recommend seeing your Physician immediately for evaluation and possible antiviral medication.
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December 7, 2009
Answer: Beware Blisters After Peel For the first day after a jessner's peel it is normal to have swelling and redness and tightness of skin. If the blisters after peel are accompanied by pain, it can be underlying activation of Herpes Simplex (cold sore) virus. These peels are not painful during the healing phase. If you are having a lot of pain with blisters, my first concern is viral infection and I would start you on an antiviral medicine like Valtrex. Other conditions can be bacterial infection, delayed healing. Itching is normal during the healing process and benadryl will take care of it. Regards
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December 7, 2009
Answer: Beware Blisters After Peel For the first day after a jessner's peel it is normal to have swelling and redness and tightness of skin. If the blisters after peel are accompanied by pain, it can be underlying activation of Herpes Simplex (cold sore) virus. These peels are not painful during the healing phase. If you are having a lot of pain with blisters, my first concern is viral infection and I would start you on an antiviral medicine like Valtrex. Other conditions can be bacterial infection, delayed healing. Itching is normal during the healing process and benadryl will take care of it. Regards
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