I have burns after a chemical peel..what should I do?

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I went through a kojic acid peel, but later i got a sunburn and a tan too. After the sunburn settled that area got dark and i guess it's melasma. Will another kojic peel get rid of this dark patches and tan? It's been dark since a month now.

Pablo Prichard, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. You need to consult with a licensed aesthetician or a plastic surgeon about your best treatment options to avoid further damage to the area. Unfortunately the type of damage you caused with sun exposure after a peel is much deeper and more difficult to correct. Avoid any further sun exposure, wear spf all of the time and start on a hydroquinone product. Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD

I have burns after a chemical peel..what should I do?

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