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It is best to wait at least 2 days after having a salicylic acid peel to shave. If you have any areas that have scabbed over you want to continue to avoid those areas until they are completely healed.
Although a salicylic acid peel is generally a light peel I always advise patients to use caution with respect to shaving right after. If the skin is sensitive after the peel, try to avoid shaving. If the skin is not sensitive it's okay to shave during the first week after a salicylic acid peel but do so gently. Dina Strachan, MD. Nyc dermatologist. 212-627-1004
This is a very light peel. You should be able to shave, using a very emollient shave cream, after 24 hours. As always, check with your doctor to make sure they agree.
Salicylic acid is mild peel, you probably can shave with an electric shaver in the first week. then you can shave with the blade.Even though it is mild try not to irritate the skin too much.
It is very common for the area peeled to get darker before it lightens the area. Please avoid direct sun exposure and wear sunscreen to prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. A good protocol is to pretreat the area with skin lighteners PRIOR to peeling to reduce PIH, but I would not call...
There are many different peeling agents and of varying strengths. Hydroquinone takes time, and is well supplemented by treatments. In order to remove that pigmentation, the cellular turnover of the skin needs to be accelerated. Hydroquinone will prevent new pigment during...
If salicylic acid does not effectively treat blackheads, here are some next-level products and solutions you can consider: Alternatives to Salicylic Acid Benzoyl Peroxide: Known for its antibacterial properties, it can help treat clogged pores and is especially effective for severe acne....