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Will my skin recover from burns from a glycolic acid peel? (Photo)

jkittrell2Nov 15, 2015
I did a derma rolling treatment on my face which was fine I have done that a million times. Two days later I did a 40% glycolic acid peel. I left it on for 5 minutes. It burned but I could handle it. It has been one day since my peel and my skin has dark red spots and what looks like burns all over it!!! Will this heal? Or have I scared myself even worse!

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Elizabeth Morgan, MD, PhD (closed)

Thank you for your question about your glycolic peel.Generally, a glycolic peel will make the slightly pink for 24 hours.Sun block can be put on immediately after the peel.Make up and skin care can usually be used in 24 - 48 hours, depending on your skin and its reaction to the peel. Always...

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Melvin Elson, MD

When you shave and then apply acid it goes in much deeper and can be a problem. For now, apply Vaseline on moist skin to remain on as long as possible at night and apply 1% hydrocortisone twice daily. in the future i suggest you have a medical professional do your peels instead of doing them...

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Melvin Elson, MD

It will take at least a month and perhaps 6 weeks to notice any change although you dont say what you are looking to achieve.  It will be subtle but keep it up and it will continue to improve with time

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