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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Allergic reaction?? Chemical Burn? What to Do?
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
Allergic reaction?? Chemical Burn? What to Do?
by memkir, Dec 16, 2004 12:00AM
Three days ago I I used a mild microdermabrasion scrub (which I have used before) in the morning and then that night (without thinking) I used “facial firming pad wipe” with glycolic acid. When I awoke the next morning I had terrible “sunburn” look face, swelling and itch. Also small rash type bumps all over face. I have been using (sparingly) hydrocortisone cream 0.5%, and occasionally patting on a little jojoba oil. The swelling has almost resolved and the redness is greatly reduced. Now the skin is just very thick, dry, rough, feels like sandpaper and looks like a cracked dry river bed. I thought the face might peel, but it feels like the damaged part is too thick to flake or peel. It feels like I have a mask on and nowhere does my face feel like skin. What can I do to help this damaged skin?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 17, 2004 12:00AM
, Dec 17, 2004 12:00AM
Don't worry--you didn't damage your skin permanently. I presume you are allergic to one of the components in the wipe, though glycolic acid is in general pretty gentle. I suggest you apply some over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone twice a day for 5 days, along with a moisturizing cream (your choice.) Any roughness or pigment change should resolve in a couple of weeks at most. You may want to let a dermatologist have a look as well, for reassurance and for other therapeutic suggestions.
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
Take care.
Dr. Rockoff
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