I have a large spot after a chemical peel. The skin on top of it feels kind of like a scab and thick. Will this go away? (Photo)

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How will my dead skin fall off? When I put lotion on my face it still feels tight. This is my first peel. Will it get better with another one in a couple months?

Monika Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question! You should not pick at, scrub or exfoliate the area.  The scab should eventually flake off. If you have any concerns you should contact your physician for further instructions. Best of luck!

Jean M. Casello, MD · Answer

You do not say what kind of a chemical peel that you had done.  While difficult to tell from photos alone, this looks like a superficial wound.Keep the area moist with something like a thin application of  aquaphor and wash with a gentle cleanser.  You should not pick at, scrub or exfoliate the area.  The scab should eventually flake off. If you have any concerns you should contact your physician for further instructions.

Darryl J. Blinski, MD · Answer

Appears as a superficial 1st degree burn, like a bad sun burn. Allow normal healing or see a derm or PS for inperson evaluation and treatment. I am assuming you self treated?

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