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Mild Glycolic peel 5 weeks ago: my skin is a shade darker and dull and glowless.

sarikapg81Jan 29, 2017
I got a mild glycolic peel done by dermatologist a month back and i dint see any noticeable peeling for a week though i was feeling extremely dry but i kept applying the creams and sunscreens prescribed by my dermatologist whole day through. My skin became very dark and glowless after a week. I waited hoping it to get better, now the darkness is not that intense but is still face skin is a shade darker, dull and absolutely glowless. Will it recover or remain same or can anything be done.?

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Dr. Karthik Ram, MRCS, DNB
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