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

Hey there,Oral antibiotics usually makes skin more photosensitive. When on oral antibiotics a Chemical peel can be done provided, strict broad-spectrum sun protection four weeks before and thereafter the procedure is followed. It’s better to stop topical sulphacetamide two days prior to the p...

It is not abnormal to experience rough skin 5 days after a peel. I have seen minor symptoms continue for up to 2 weeks on particular areas of the body. Sometimes patients get a "second round" of peeling, and it shouldn't be a problem. It won't hurt to put some 1% hydrocortisone cream on it, and...

Hey there,Skin over the chest area when compared to other body areas is more delicate and vulnerable to ageing, sun exposure. This is because of less number of oil secreting sebaceous glands there. A series of glycolic peels, with prior conditioning of the skin with vitamin A and C topical...

I would absolutely consult your treating physician immediately since this appears to be an infection from the photo and needs treatment right away. Please keep us posted.  Best, Dr. Green

It appears that you have an irritation from the product or a contact dermatitis.  I would suggest that you use some hydrocortisone cream for a few days and discontinue the new product.  A peel would make it worse.  Best, Dr. Green

Hi, typically you are told to avoid swimming in chlorinated pools for a few days before and after since chlorine is very drying on the skin. I would wait a couple more days or follow up with whom ever you got the peel from.