Hey my penis is discolored and the skin is stretched and wrinkly, what can i do, the skin on the bottom of the shaft hurts sometimes, I was thinking maybe I could try chemical peels to resurface it improve the look and feel.
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Cortisone creams can help with some chemical peel reactions. However, this is a product that should be used under the supervision of a physician. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
Ask your dermatologist if you should discontinue your adapalene and if so for how long before and after a scheduled peel. You may not have to stop before a light glycolic or salicylic acid peel, but would likely want to stop a few days to a week before a medium TCA or Jessner/TCA....
Chemical peels, by nature are irritants. Whether I use Lactic acid, Glycolic, TCA or Vitamin A peels, I always stop the HQ 4-5 days BEFORE the peel, then recommence the HQ 7 days -10 days later. If you have an allergy to HQ, you can test this by placing a tiny bit on your inner arm.....if...