I have bad acne break out after chemical peel, i had 3 treatments 70% over three weeks and have used products (jan marini) two weeks before the peel treatments. The breakout started from the first week even before i started the peel treatment in the clinc but the nurse reassure me that this is normal . Now my face covered with acne and scars and she keep telling me that i have acne before the peel so it is normally comes out. what should i do????
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Thank you for your question. It is normal to have some pigment changes after a peel, peels tend to bring up underlying sun damage. Normally this will slough off or lighten as your skin heals. It is best to use a mild cleanser post peel vs. an acne face wash, this may be causing some additional...
I recommend stopping the use of tretinoin cream (in addition to acutane, benzoyl peroxide, acne cleansers, hydroquinone) at least one week prior to a chemical peel to reduce any risks. In some cases, stopping more than one week prior may be appropriate. It is important to remember to...
It is quite common to develop crusting, redness and/or peeling after having a chemical peel, even a lighter one. It is important that you protect your skin from the sun and only use gentle products while the skin is healing. Stick to a gentle cleanser and a bland, hydrating emollient like...
