PANIC over scarring left by Glyco Peel

I'm 21 and had mild to moderate acne when I was younger, Roughly 3 months ago I started using Glycolic acid on my skin to combat the mild scarring left behind, I started using 30% and quickly moved up to 50%, In the end I was leaving it on for about 7 minutes once a week, Once or twice left on for 9 minutes. When I first started using it I was only leaving it on for 2 or 3 minutes and gradually worked upto this as directed.

First of all I never once experienced ANY side effects associated with the product, Hardly any redness at all, no dryness or flaking at all. However irritation of the product felt itchy when it was on my skin so I assumed it was the right product, The acid was cheap and sold on Ebay for about £7

After a few weeks of using the product I started noticing some serious scarring on the upper right side of my face but I made the assumption that It was always there from the acne scarring but I never noticed it as much because I wasn't focusing on it, Mostly I just wanted the acid to work for me so bad that I stuck at it and stupidly brushed my concerns off. Recently I have realised that more scarring IS appearing and have ceased use of the Product.

Not only have I noticed that more scarring is appearing, Im noticing the sheer severity of it, My face is covered in these holes, the upper right part of my face now looks like the skin is actually melting and there are various 'holes' and small chunks missing from the skin, they are deep enough to look absolutely dreadful outside in the natural light but somehow barely noticeable when indoors, Which is another reason why I originally thought they were there already.

I cannot afford to go and see a dermatologist yet but I am extremely upset and anxious about the state of my skin and obviously regret making such a stupid mistake not only of self-administering the acid but continuing to even after I realised that It was causing damage.

Do you have any idea how this could have happened? Is there anything I can do about it?


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/30ml-50-Cosmetic-Grade-Glycolic-Peel-Free-Neutraliser-/400191352751?pt=UK_Health_Beauty_Skincare_PP&hash=item5d2d436faf

This is where I bought my Acid.

Thanks!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
It can be due to open pores or atrophic scars. Large pores can be easily dealt with proper cleansing and frequent toning and moisturizing of the skin. Other treatments to consider include microdermabrasion, and skin resurfacing lasers.

In my opinion you should discuss these treatment options with a cosmetologist/dermatologist.