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How often should you use a 20% salicylic acid peel?

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Dr. Glynis Ablon answered

Specializes in Dermatology

These peels can be : done every 7-14 days, it depends on your skin's response. If you have significant dryness I would suggest decreasing to once a month.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/30/2019

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Will a salicylic acid peel cause hyperpigmentation? I have medium skin tone.

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Burn by washing my face with salicylic acid using a silicone scrubberand then applying trifarotene 0.005% (Aklief) at night. How can I repair my skin barrier? Even washing my face with mild, non-soap cleansers like Cetaphil burns. Peeling and red too?

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Hi doctor! How effective is neostrata glycolic acid face wash (18%) for grade 2 acne scars? I underwent 30% salicylic acid peel thrice. Not much use . So if the face wash is effective then Please suggest a regimen too. Thank you

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Can you recommend an over-the-counter facial peel for blackheads? Salycilic or glycolic acid based followed with a moisturizer?

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