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

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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.

Fereydoon S. Mahjouri, MD · Answer

No, normally you would not swell from a light glycolic peel. There are often used for sensitive skin and normally do not peel or cause swelling. You did not mention the concentration of the peel perhaps it was stronger than you realized? It could also have been left on too long or you could've had an allergic reaction.

Melvin Elson, MD · Answer

It is not usual to have swelling at this point but the percentage of the acid is not known here.  if it was thought to be mild and was old it could have become more concentrated by evaporation. apply 14 hydrocortisone cream twice a day

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