Dark and dry skin around mouth and nose. What should I do?

Glycolic acid peels are generally safe with acne treatments. Make sure that the skin is not too dry and that a trained practitioner takes necessary precautions. For daily glycolic peels, you may consider Melapads. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

We use skin lighteners often with Glycolic peels and the two treatments in concert work synergistically. Our preference for skin lighteners are the Melarase creams after chemical peels.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

The chest area (or décolleté') responds extremely well to laser treatments, advanced medical peels such as VI Peel or micro needling.  Glycolic peels are superficial peels best used to treat light sun damage, acne and fine lines and wrinkles by 'loosening' the intercellular cement on the s...

Glycolic acid peels are common and often misapplied. Now that there is a burn from the glycolic peel, I would suggest steps to minimize hyperpigmentation: Melarase creamsSunscreenSun avoidanceBest, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

I would suggest using Melapads daily exfoliating pads and Melarase to help even out your skin complexion and improve the burn marks. In addition, PDL may also help.Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

The redness will likely subside. For our patients we have them use Elevase creams to help hydrate the skin after a chemical peel. If redness persists, you may consider having pulsed dye laser treatments. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles