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I think I overused glycolic acid. I have a waxy, uneven forehead. What do I do? (Photo)

sheilamayeJan 18, 2022
Well I think I overused glycolic acid. I guess I went over my tipping point and woke up a waxy, angry , uneven forehead. Where do I go from here?

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Dr. Milan Doshi, MS, MCh
Plastic Surgeon
Answered on Feb 3, 2023
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