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Retinol. Burn. What can I do? (Photo)

domainsFeb 21, 2018
I have used retinol acid 20% for 4 days. Initially it started peeling a little but now I feel I have burnt my skin. It's red and I got if patches. It did not peel.in those areas. And I am confused as to what to do. It looks horrible. Pls help

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Dr. Mahmood Kara, MD - Account Suspended
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Answered on Feb 28, 2018
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