A member asked:

Is it possible that glycolic acid make acne worse?after one year of use i see no improvement and i'd swear my acne has even gotten worse

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Dr. Stephen Southard answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

This is possible: For some people, particularly with sensitive skin, chemical peels(whether prescription or over the counter) can worsen underlying skin conditions like acne.

Answered 3/31/2018

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