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Follow up: redness after 3 months of chemical peel. IS it permanent ? if not How long will it take to heal back? (photo)

February 15, 2016
Asked By:asawr1 in Melbourne, AR

Did a 25 % peel at dermatologist office 3 months back . after peeling my skin has been red . Dr gave me steroid cream to be used for 4 weeks n then the redness subsided . after stopping cream skin has agin turned red . Just worried whether it will be permanent

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