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Is this a normal reaction to a glycolic peel? (Photo)

PandagunJul 27, 2020
Is this an allergic reaction to a glycolic peel? I did a peel 2 days ago. It was 40% and left on for 3 minutes. I forgot to stop Retin-A beforehand. My face has a fine, bumpy and itchy texture now.

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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
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Answered on Jul 30, 2020
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Dr. Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS
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