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What will happen to me? I got a chemical peel 3 days ago now I'm sunburnt, should I be concerned?

taylor berkleyFeb 9, 2018
I got a chemical peel 3 days ago and my face has been peeling. Today i got sumburnt in my face in patches only. Is this really bad

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Dr. Michele S. Green, MD
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Answered on Feb 21, 2018
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Dr. Alex Khadavi, MD
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