Skin Growth.

[kstarz]

How long does it take for your skin to grow back? My chin area skin has peeled off. Write back ASAP. Thanks

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
You can wash your face with a mild face wash like Cetaphil and then pat it dry and not rub it.It will be fine in a few days.

I hope it helps.Take care and regards.

[kstarz]

Should I continue to wash my face daily with Cetaphil and rub with lotion? Would it affect the growth of the new skin? For instance, say if the skin is growing back & I washed my face and my skin just happens to peel off again during washing; what should I do? I need answers; write back ASAP! Thanks.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,

The normal transit time for a skin cell to go from the base of the epidermis to the top layer and then shed is about 30 days.So in approximately a month,the skin should grow back.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.