How can I heal my chemical peel burn on my face? (Photo)

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Sheila Barbarino, MD, FACS · Answer

Go see a dermatologist right away. The sooner the better since the earlier the intervention the better the chances of preventing permanent hyperpigmentation and scarring. If this is new, your dermatologist will provide you with local wound care for a burn to the skin as well as a local steroid cream and possibly an oral steroid depending on your needs.  If this is older, you dermatologist will most likely prescribe retinA and hydroquinone 4% to help with the post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (aka PIH). Hope this helps. Good luck!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Local wound care and a cortisone ointment can help with your chemical peel burn. Once the skin has healed, I would recommend Elevase Moisture Booster to strengthen the skin with ceramides and Melarase creams for the skin lightening effect. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest you see a board certified dermatologist who can manage your burn and do treatment to prevent post inflammatory hyperpigmentation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Kenneth D. Steinsapir, MD · Answer

You may heal on your own.  However, you could also hyper pigment.  The dermatologist will be able to assess what you need now and adjust treatment as you heal.

How can I heal my chemical peel burn on my face? (Photo)

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Answer: I strongly encourage you to see a board certified dermatologist for this.

Answer: I strongly encourage you to see a board certified dermatologist for this.

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How can I heal my chemical peel burn on my face? (Photo)

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Answer: I strongly encourage you to see a board certified dermatologist for this.

Answer: I strongly encourage you to see a board certified dermatologist for this.

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