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A member asked:

Broke out in loads of spots after glycolic peel is this normal? i did have lots of spots under skin beforehand

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Gca peel: It is normal for your face to be more inflamed right after the glycolic peel than it was before. I usually put colloidal silver paste on after the peel for soothing. You can use some aloe vera gel.

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Answered 5/9/2016

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