Rough dark flaky patches 1 week after Mandelic peel is this normal? (photos)

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

Hey there,Skinceuticals Advanced corrective peel is generally used to reduce hyperpigmentation and to improve overall skin tone and texture. It usually has a downtime of a week and initial redness, flaking and peeling are normal following the peel. So, it’s better if you follow the post peel i...

The red splotchy areas should improve.  Avoid using anything irritating to the skin.  Consider cleansing with a gentle cleanser while it is still red, such as Cetaphil gentle skin cleanser for all skin types.  Over the counter hydrocortisone 0.5 or 1% cream can be...

Hi!  A skincare regimen that focuses on brightening and lightening the skin would also be very important in addition to the chemical peels.  There are many types of chemical peels on the market, with varying strengths and thus side effects/down time.  Discuss with your...

Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...

Hey there,Dermal eruptions are quite common following application of chemical peels over the face. These eruptions resolve spontaneously over time. In your case they are hardly visible so there is little to worry about. Hope this helps.