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Unsure if it was the enzyme peel with lactic or is this normal?

prestonktuckerJul 6, 2017
I recently had a facial including extractions, product and a fruit enzyme peel and I believe something with lactic acid. It's been two weeks and my skin is still broken out in a rash and itchy. I normally have very dry skin but after my morning routine the glow mistakes people for oily and it's not. What have I done wrong and how do I proceed?

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Dr. Lisa Jenks, MD
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Answered on Jul 10, 2017
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