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acne breakout after chemical peel
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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
44 years experience Dermatology
Treat acne first: Chemical peels are helpful for getting rid of scarring after acne has been properly treated. Otherwise you'll just continue to have acne, and you're b ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. M. Christine Lee answered
28 years experience Dermatology
Possibly: Chemical peels can help to dry up pimples and unclog the pores which cause breakouts. However, some individuals may not respond to chemical acid peels ... Read More
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Dr. James Seward answered
22 years experience Dermatology
Typically : Typically we don't use chemical peels for rosacea. I often do perform pulsed dye laser treatment to reduce the redness and help get rid of the broken ... Read More
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Dr. Oscar Novick answered
58 years experience Pediatrics
Rosacea redness: Try using honey as a wash and virgin coconut oil as a moisturizer. Use this regime for 4-5weeksand the redness should improvr.
A female asked:
Dr. James Seward answered
22 years experience Dermatology
I : I agree and typically find chemical peels too harsh for rosacea patients. Avoiding triggers, preventive treatment with medications, and consideration ... Read More
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anifat Balogun answered
29 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Fade acne red marks: Acne red marks may take several weeks to fade. Follow your specialists post peel skin care plan and use a spf 30 sunscreen daily. Once you are healed ... Read More
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Thomas Fiala answered
33 years experience Plastic Surgery
See an expert: Chemical peels can be tricky. Best to see a paramedical aesthetician, who can use their experience to help you select the best peel for your skin typ ... Read More
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Anifat Balogun answered
29 years experience ENT and Head and Neck Surgery
Could be milia...: Without examining you, it is difficult to say what it is you are describing. It may be milia. Milia are harmless, small white bumps or cysts that show ... Read More
A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messina answered
35 years experience Aesthetic Medicine
No: In fact it may help acne.
A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
44 years experience Dermatology
None.: While salicylic acid soaps or lotions and Retin-A cream will cause a certain amount of skin peeling, no topical product will cause the same amount of ... Read More
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glenn Messina answered
35 years experience Aesthetic Medicine
Maybe: Although salicylic acid peels have been a gold standard peel fro acne on occasion after the peel you can have a sudden but temporary flare up of your ... Read More
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