i have mild acne and my skin isnt really oily but my big problem is that i have a lot of dead skin on my face. to treat that i use a glycolic acid based face wash but after reading some reviews im wondering if i should continue using the face wash i have now in addition to epiduo or if it will be to strong to use both and irritate my skin?
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Answer: Melapads or Glycolic acid peels with acne treatments
We use skin lighteners often with Glycolic peels and the two treatments in concert work synergistically. Our preference for skin lighteners are the Melarase creams after chemical peels.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles
The chest area (or décolleté') responds extremely well to laser treatments, advanced medical peels such as VI Peel or micro needling. Glycolic peels are superficial peels best used to treat light sun damage, acne and fine lines and wrinkles by 'loosening' the intercellular cement on the s...
Glycolic acid peels are common and often misapplied. Now that there is a burn from the glycolic peel, I would suggest steps to minimize hyperpigmentation: Melarase creamsSunscreenSun avoidanceBest, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles