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Chemical peel


What it is: A chemical peel is a skincare procedure that involves chemical solution being applied to facial skin. A chemical peel is intended to remove damaged outer layers of skin and the blemishes that come with it. There are a number of different chemical peel concentrations typically classified as mild, moderate, or deep peel.



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How can face hyperpigmentation from chemical peels be corrected?


Asked by: topcat517
new york

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November 17, 2008

Correcting post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation takes some time

Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD
Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon

One of the keys to treating Post-inflammatory hyperpigmenation is prevention.  I usually start my patients on a product that has hydroquinone and kojic acid with retinol and glycolic acid.  This is started 4 - 6 weeks before the peel to settle down the melanocytes (the pigment producing cells).  All peels are irritating especially the deeper ones.  Once this type of post peel hyperpigmentation occurs it is a process of using the hydroquinone products in combination with a topical steroid (for inflammation).  You can expect this to take 8 - 10 weeks to resolve.  You must stay out of the sun, and use a sunscreen to avoid any further irritation to the skin.   Ask your physician to evaluate your skin and treat as needed. 

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November 17, 2008

Depends on skin type and depth of peel

Post Inflammitory Hyperpigmentation or (PIH) can be treated a number of ways depending on your skin type, the depth of the chemical peel and the amount of hyper pigmentation.  Photorejunvenation uses laser light to absorb the surface pigment while a fractionated laser works well on deeper PIH.  A prescription retinol and skin lightening agent is often used alone or in conjunction with laser treatments.  The key is to seek out a reputable skin care professional to assess your situation and give you viable treatment options

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aws
aws
12/18/08

Whats the best treatment for people of colour?

hyperpigmentation was caused by rubbing a clearasil pad too hard..

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