Is a Jessner Peel Safe for Someone with Rosacea?

December 14, 2011
Asked By:GretchenW in Hilton Head Island, SC

I've been diagnosed with ocular rosacea, and I don't want to aggravate potentially sensitive skin. I have tried numerous treatments for adult acne over many years. A Jessner peel was recommended to help with the red marks left from acne. I don't have visible rosacea on my skin yet, but I did recently react to a serum that left my skin red for several days, so I'm a little nervous about anything I put on my skin at this point. Would a Jessner peel be something I should stay away from?

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