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I applied 17% Salicylic acid wart remover on Pimples. It turned my skin into dark black burned spot. How can I treat it? (Photo)

October 2, 2023
Asked By:JaiBalaji in Kalamazoo, Michigan

I applied 17% Salicylic acid wart remover on Pimples. It turned my skin into dark black burned spot. It looks like a superficial heat burn. How long will it take for it to heal and what products should I use on it to treat it?

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