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After glycolic peel I got swelling, redness, and pimples all over face. Any suggestions?

The day after the peel igot redness all over face and swalling with irritation like infection and small pimples springled over cheeks and forehead

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Dr. Joshua L. Fox, MD
Dr. Joshua L. Fox, MD
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Answered on Jul 20, 2015
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