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Why do I have tiny bumps after a chemical peel?

This was a 25% mandelic and 30% lactic acid peel. This is not my first peel but after the skin heals I realize that tiny bumps starts to surface. Why is this?

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Dr. George C. Peck, Jr, MD
Dr. George C. Peck, Jr, MD
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Answered on Jan 28, 2018
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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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