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Chemical Peels Questions

I had a chemical peel a month ago. I shaved a day before and now I have a burn on my upper lip. Will it go away?
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I had a chemical peel a month ago. I shaved a day before and now I have a burn on my upper lip. Will it go away? I went back to the dermatologist and she told me it was fine, that shaving had nothing to do with... Read more
How to treat skin rashes caused by chemical peels? My rashes are red, itchy and have blisters. After some days the blisters dried out.
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I used a chemical peel on my skin and after 4 days I peeled off some on my skin. Then, when I woke up the following day the part that was peeled had rashes. It was already a week and the blisters on my rashes d... Read more
I am a 22 yr old male and I have a really fair, light complexion. This has resulted in freckles on my forehead that I want removed.
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My freckles are not black as the night as I avoid sun exposure when I can, but they are super noticeable on my forehead and I just really want them gone. I want to remove them with a chemical peel and possibly ... Read more
A medium medical grade chemical peel didn't peel my face. Is it still working?
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The doctor applied it and said my face would peel in 2 days, but it's 4 days now and no signs of peeling. I want to diminish acne scars and hyperpigmentation. She said I need 4 more peelings, but I'm not sure i... Read more
Chemical peels for African American skin?
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I would like to know if getting a chemical peel for severely scarred skin will be effective? Also, what is the downtime when you've had the procedure? How often will you need to have chemical peels before seein... Read more
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At age 16, are glycolic peels safe to use my own?
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A dermatologist recommended that I use a glycolic acid peel 20%. Is it safe for me to apply on my own? I am 16 years old. Read more
How often should I apply my glycolic acid peel?
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I just did a glycolic acid (50%) peel. It was burning before the neutralization step, but after that I didn't feel anything. Nothing has changed, not even the skin color (complexion). My face is not red or peel... Read more
Are chemical peels the proper treatment for rhinophyma?
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I've done about 20 chemical peels (every 3 days) on my nose to treat my rhinophyma/very large pores. The solution contains 70 percent glycolic acid. At first the peels didn't hurt, but now they really sting as ... Read more
Will peeling creams remove the small scars on my wrist?
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I have 3 very small scars on my wrist from cutting. They are very embarrassing, and it gets tiring trying to hide them as well. I cannot afford laser treatment. I am looking for some home remedies. What are are... Read more
I am on the first stage of laser hair removal. Can I get a chemical peel?
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I am on the first stage of laser hair removal and I want to get a chemical peel. Is this a wise plan? Read more
Is it normal to get blisters after a chemical peel?
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I had a Vitalize Peel four days ago. My skin is peeling as I was told it would. My concern is that I have small blister-like bumps all over my face. Is this normal? What can I do about them? Read more
Are chemical peels effective and safe after or with roaccutane?
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Would I be required to have clearer skin with no acne for a chemical peel to be effective? I am in the first week of roaccutane treatment, as advised by my dermatologist. I am a 23-year-old female asian on roac... Read more
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