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Is swelling normal on day 6 of a light glycol peel? (photo)

Roxbury17Jun 7, 2017
On day 4 I was red with a rash, mild itching and uncomfortable like a sunburn. Peeling is light and flaky, but has lasted 5 days and not done yet. Today is day 6, I woke up flaky, dry and only a light pink at apple of cheeks. But, swollen on both cheeks and under eyes. The surface of my skin seems to be healing, but I'm worried about the sweeping.

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Dr. Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD
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Answered on Jul 5, 2017
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Dr. Melvin Elson, MD
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Melvin Elson, MD

First of all you should not be putting this on at home. Acid is nothing to play with. you have post inflammatory hyperpigmentation which is not easy to treat. See a board certified dermatologist

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Melvin Elson, MD

A light glycolic acid peel usually does not produce any bumps afterward. Was something applied after the peel that may have done this? at any rate this should clear without any sequelae

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Jason Guillot, MD

What we have found was using  tensage 40 ampoules growth factor repairs and prevents damage to the skin. great for use after laser and aesthetic treatments, also, from irritation caused by retinoids, sun damage, and environmental and smoke toxins. 

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Melvin Elson, MD

It is difficult to tell without a photo but sometimes after a peel of any type some oil glands get irritated and stop up and this will go away but i would not use the cream you were given at the moment

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Melvin Elson, MD

Why in the world are you putting acid on  your face at home. this should be done by a professional. at any rate for now apply cool compresses followed by 1% hydrocortisone cream twice a day and from now on see a medical professional for medical procedures

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Melvin Elson, MD

Rather than treating yourself piecemeal, see a dermatologist and get on a regimen that will help. Retinoic acid is a good choice as is glycolic acid but it must be done correctly

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