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After microdermabrasion and Retin A my skin is red and flaky. What can I do?

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I had 2 microdermabrasions (one week apart) and then 48hrs after the last one, I used my retin a. The woman who did the microdermabrasion said I could and that it would be like getting a peel. Today my skin is flaking off everywhere and feels super dry and red. I tried using my philosophy "miracle" moisturizer but it stung and seemed to make my face more red! What can I do to heal my face?

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Dr. Michael H. Gold, MD
Answered on Feb 23, 2015
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