How do I fix a chemical burn on my face?

October 7, 2015
Asked By:Little_Queen in Louisville, KY

I'm thirteen years old and I have acne problems. My regular doctor prescribed a medicine for my acne, tretinoin cream 0.1%, and I began using that. About a week before he prescribed the medication, I began using Clearasil Ultra face wash. I continued using the clearasil when I began using the tretinoin cream. Two days of using the cream, my face gained more acne, burned, and began to peel. I stopped using both, but my face still burns and now it feels like leather.

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
October 8, 2015

Answer: Use some Vaseline, avoid sun, seek expert care

October 8, 2015

Answer: Use some Vaseline, avoid sun, seek expert care

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