I used a 20% salicylic acid to treat a pimple on my cheek and got some of it accidently on healthy skin. I now have a tiny dark spot / burn near my lip. It does not hurt much and the skin on the spot is not rough like it should have been for it to peel off. The skin on the acne feels tight and hard. But the burnt spot on the healthy skin (below it near my lip) does not - how can I treat/cure it? Any suggestions / comments from experts will greatly help. Thank you.
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September 6, 2017
Answer: Burns on skin after salicylic acid treatment
Keep the area moist and then apply Melarase AM and Melarase PM once the skin heals to prevent any discoloration on the skin. Best, .Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Thank you for your question about healing after salicylic acid treatment. The skin is in a very fragile state immediately after a peel. It is not uncommon to sometimes have an area or two that becomes irritated or raw, especially if you peel rather than trim the dead skin away. To avoid h...
Dark discoloration after a chemical peel burn is common. I would start with Melarase AM, Melarase PM, Melapads, and Replenish creams to help with the discoloration. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles