Comments on: Warning about glycolic acid peels AHA

By: Holly

Holly — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:03:32 +0000

Gosh, I think you need to stop with the dermo already! Let your skin heal itself! You keep layoring on all these dr prescibed medications it’s no wonder your face is a disaster! Docters know a lot, but I think many over medicate. Give your skin a break! Go get a mild wash and moisturizer from whole foods. Maybe Dr. Haushka? I bet it will heal itself if you give it time! I am really sorry this happened to you! It sounds horrible.

By: choney

choney — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:26:09 +0000

Google – glycolic acid peel and rosacea. And if you are worried about it tell your Doc that you don’t feel comfortable with the glycolic treatment – i’ve read lactic acid is gentler for rosacea. Doctors aren’t God you can question their judgement.

By: Daniella A

Daniella A — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:41:18 +0000

omggggg im 16 and my dermatologist a dr. in brookline has prescribed DUAC qel and after 2 months .. which next month is my second ii am supposed to qo in to qet the GLYCOLIC PEEL . . . ii dnt know what to do now since this has terrified me !

By: choney

choney — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:50:34 +0000

Have you tried the sulphur ointment from http://www.hoskingspharmacy.com/? If you can go by testimonials it sounds like a wonder treatment and the cost/simplicicity compared to other options is pretty appealing. Anyway, hope if anyone tries it I hope they see good results – God bless.

By: STAR

STAR — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:32:26 +0000

HELLO, I did the same mistake when I was 24! so imagine that! I’m 29 now… My skin was olive skin , smooth.. .. and funny enough just like yourself People used to tell me I looked so young for my age.. and for the same reason I thought of keeping it looking nice all the time.. so I had the damn treatment… the damn doc derm. was so happy to perform it.. the nurse looked a bit weird though, still It didn’t hit me till weeks later and then years…….. one thing can help the redness though IPL…….. Perform this treatment once a week till you get the desired effect and then have it done every once a month … yes, for the rest of your life:DD isn’t that nice… well and keep out of the sun. …………. and don’t smoke…. when I had the problem.. I started smoking and then I started having big pores too with red stuff on my skin. D It made me look horrible:D people stared at my damn ugly skin problem and smoking habit…) then just recently I decided to stop smoking. Smoking and diet also helps this problem.. exercise “used” to once help my skin shine but now it looks red and wrinkled. People think I need water when I’m drinking at least 8 cups a day! due to having dry skin..!… oft! I’m sick of this skin problem… I just ended up finding this site when I was looking for a calmer for the redness, Skinceautical also has something called phyto corrective… I’m trying this ASAP. I hope your all planning good for xmas & NYE.. good byes..:) …

By: Kelsey

Kelsey — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 02:48:02 +0000

I used a 5% glycolic acid cream about 3 times and i woke up one morning with a swollen beat red, scabby, welted face! It was like an allergic reaction my throat even swelled a bit, but no breathing problems.
I have had chemical peels before at a spa and micro too and my face was slightly red as it normally should have been.
I put aloe vera on my new face today and it burned even more!
All I have done is ice ice ice and Vitamin E oil.
It itches like crazy and all the bumps are just oozing clear liquid. HELP!

By: Chaz

Chaz — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:23:33 +0000

I cant believe this happened to you! Im a Beauty Therapist and have been qualified for chemical peel’s for the past 3 years upto the 30% we therapist’s are aloud. I have never heard such a terrible story. These peels take of the top layer of your skin called the horny layer-if not deeper,where fine lines and scarring can be. These glycolic/lactic peels should always be tested on your forhead before the full peel procedure. And family history should always be investigated-I even know that and im a bimbo beauty therapist as we get named! I have had peels for the past 4 years as i suffered from acne on my cheeks and the results have been wonderful for me. I am sorry to hear about your terrible experiance but the doctor was completely stupid for not telling you to wear SPF!!!!

By: Ali

Ali — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:44:24 +0000

Wow, so sorry to hear about what happened to you. I must say though this story sounds very extreme to me. I personally have somewhat sensitive/dry skin, and have been told I may have very mild rosacea but not a “typical case” and I have had many glycolic peels without any problems, in fact it helps. However I was always told to discontinue any harsh products 3 days prior and post. I have always been told that glycolic peels are safe for most skin types and over time gives great results! I have never heard of this happening to anyone, but it sounds like the doctor instructed you wrong. I would honestly talk with them and find out what the heck went wrong!

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:10:07 +0000

I had been a Retin A user for years and although this has kept my skin relatively wrinkle free, it has caused me to have very sensitive skin and some rosacea. I came across the product “LightStim” which is LED lights therapy. The one for rosacea seems to be mostly blue light wavelengths and took about 4-6 weeks of faithful use to show results, but it has calmed down the redness considerable. Also, I had a few Pixel treatments as well as IPL photofacials. The LightStim was the least intense of the treatments, I can do it at home, and it has no noticeable side effects. Hope that helps someone. I know that what works for some may not work for others. Oh, and I also want to say that I can’t tolerate sunscreens, it is as though they give me a chemical burn and I get super red and peel afterward, so I opt for a great hat that blocks UPF50+ and it is quite stylish, even for hiking or city strolling, made by a company called Scala.
Best to everyone!!

By: elke

elke — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:51:42 +0000

hi Renee

i have a twin, and we have suffered from rosacea for a few years … also had a glyco peel about 5 months ago, thankfully only one … the following day i had patches all over my face ( pigmetation) from going out into the sun … was not warned … upper lip, cheek bones … i was in tears …

then i discovered ” aloe vera” … not the stuff you buy in shops, but the real source … straight from the plant, the gel is amazing ( which grows in my garden) … its a natural anti-inflammatory, anti bacterial, and natural moisturiser, which helps to lock in moisture … been using it for the past two weeks, and everyone at work is telling me how great me skin looks …

i use it daily, every morning.. cut a leaf, and squeeze the gel from the leaf, and apply on my face after moisturing … i wet my hands and spread the gel with some water … i also steam, exfoliate gently and mask weekly, and the results are fabulous …

i am confident that if you try this, you will be glad you did … best of luck .. e

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