Chemical Peel

I had a chemical peel done 3 days ago and on the 2 day areas around my nose and cheeks started to peel and crack. The peeling was much deeper in these areas and now is intented and red. I am sure this is going to scar. I need advice on what to do. It is a holiday weekend and I can't get in to see any doctors today. HELP!!! I am so scared I have ruined my face.

[summer208]

That should say indented...not intented. Sorry. Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like irritant contact dermatitis. Irritant dermatitis, the most common type of contact dermatitis, involves inflammation resulting from contact with acids, alkaline materials such as soaps and detergents, cosmetics, or other chemicals.

Avoid using any lotions and creams over the face for the meantime. Wash your face with a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Pat your face dry. Then apply a good hypoallergenic moisturizer over the area and see if this improves. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort.

If the irritation persists then please get it evaluated from a dermatologist.

I hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted in case you have any additional doubts. Kind regards.