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I burnt healthy skin accidentally with 20% salicylic acid while treating acne, what do I do? (Photo)

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AcneCure1Jun 8, 2017

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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Melarase PM and Elevase Moisture Booster can help soothe your skin and minimize unwanted skin discoloration.Best,Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles

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To get the best results for acne scarring, your treatments should be complete by a professional.  At home chemical peels and rollers can be dangerous and cause permanent damage.  Acne scars can be treated using a combination of chemical peels, microneedling, and laser treatments.I hope this helps.  

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