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Hello docs, is a chemical peel safe for children's skin?

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Dr. Shontae Buffington
Dr. Shontae Buffingtonanswered
Pediatrics 19 years experience
No!: I wouldn't recommend a chemical peel for a child. Children have much more delicate and sometimes supersensitive skin. Also the "chemicals" in these peels may not be safe for children.
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