I am an African American woman with large pores and some dark spots due to acne. I am considering getting a chemical peel (salicylic acid) but I am hesitant because I also have a lot of small moles on my face. What will the peel do to my moles (if anything at all)?
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It is possible that either the products or the peel is making your skin worse. I would stop both for now and consult a board certified dermatologist to treat the acne and prevent further scars. Best, Dr. Green
Thank you for your question. It is normal to have some pigment changes after a peel, peels tend to bring up underlying sun damage. Normally this will slough off or lighten as your skin heals. It is best to use a mild cleanser post peel vs. an acne face wash, this may be causing some additional...
I recommend stopping the use of tretinoin cream (in addition to acutane, benzoyl peroxide, acne cleansers, hydroquinone) at least one week prior to a chemical peel to reduce any risks. In some cases, stopping more than one week prior may be appropriate. It is important to remember to...
