I gave myself a 40% madelic acid peel last night but did 2 layers left on for 2 min...it started to frost which I strange for a non tca peel...and my skin started to turn red...I immediately washed off . Today still red patches that I hope just turns brown and then skin falls off but I'm a little worried...is this a burn? What can I put on it? Is tretinoin okay?
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July 25, 2015
Answer: Burn From At Home Chemical Peel
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
If your no longer peeling from the chemical peel, shaving is fine now. I would wait at least two weeks to wax, the chemical peel can thin your skin. Thank you for your question.Kate Ross, MD
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