I’ve read many articles and reviews of silver sulfadiazine cream for healing burns and reducing scarring- though in the literature it is not proven. Should I get this for my chemical peel burn scars or rely on vitamin E? There seems to be mixed opinions of it. Thank you!
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Hello and thank you for your question. It appears you have some mild PIH ( Post inflammatory hyperpigmentation ) which usually improves over time. Using a prescription skin-lightening cream along with retinol will help lift the pigment at a faster rate. Use of a SPF30 or greater sunscreen is a...
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Dear Mr. Manoj, 10mg for a week is a very low dose. Still 35% TCA after isotretinoin may cause complications . It is considered safe to try deeper peels 6 months after discontinuing isotreninoin . Mean time you can start of with a mild acid peel which can be taken to lighten the PIH. Meet a b...