Are my facial chemical peels causing me to breakout on my body?

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I just started using facial chemical peels and while my face looks fabulous I am breaking out in red spots all over my back and upper arms and they don't really feel like zits. Is it possible somehow that the chemical peels, whilst leaving my face untouched, are the cause of the red spots eruption on my body? Thanls

Ross A. Clevens, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It would be helpful to know more information. Are you using home remedy chemical peels? Chemical peels performed at the office of a board certified facial plastic surgeon can improve, not create, acne. There is a healing process that occurs as the healthier, younger and natural skin emerges after the peel.
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Are my facial chemical peels causing me to breakout on my body?

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