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Burns (Expert Forum)
I burned my face with Acne wash
Answered by
Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc. - Burn Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Med Spec/Interest 4 General Surgery, Pre-Hospital Care
Vanderbilt Burn Center
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I burned my face with Acne wash
by Rena03, Jan 02, 2008 09:43AM
I used Zap it Acne wash on my face. It had 2% Acid in it. I only wash my face twice with it. The next day my face was red, swollen, tight, and VERY dry. I have been putting oil of olay on it 4 times a day but it is not working. I look and feel horrible. What could I use to make this go away. Help Please THANK YOU!!
Doctor's Answer
by Jeffrey S Guy, M.D., M. Sc., Jan 07, 2008 01:28PM
, Jan 07, 2008 01:28PM
I don't know the details of this substance but a good deal of these items have a mild acid. I would use a mild moisturizer such that is mild and without any perfumes or colors. Cetaphil or Eucerin are good examples.
