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Is It Safe to Use a Chemical Peel if I Have Facial Moles?

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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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Dr. Pablo Prichard, MD
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Dr. Dina D. Strachan, MD
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Dr. Christine Glavey, MD (retired)
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