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I did a Chemical Peel, now the area of peeled skin is darker & the skin is more sensitive after peeling. What can I do? (photo)

mahi. bhattiJul 17, 2014
I have acne scars for the treatment of that scars my doc did 6 chemical peeling now my skin is more sensitive and the area of peeled skin is more dark

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