i recently asked about using glycolic on clients with diabetes, we are taught in school that we should not recomend glycolic to diabetes, lactic to people who are lactose intolerant and salycilic to those who are allergic to acetominophen. i understand glycolic, but what peels do you not want to recomend to what skin types?
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Vitamin C alone can help improve post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, but is rarely enough as sole therapy. In my practice, I recommend a regimen of MelaPads twice daily, Melarase AM, and Melarase PM. It will take some time, but most cases will improve dramatically.
It is very difficult to assess your skin based on the internet photos you provided. I encourage you to follow up immediately with your doctor who should follow you closely and guide you through the wound care and healing period. That being said, I recommend you keep the skin well hydrated with a...
Light chemical peels such as 10-15% TCA peels($150-250) do good in combination with 7%Hydroquinone/retinA/cortisone cream(bleaching cream) to lighten discolorations around the mouth. Sincerely,
David Hansen,MD