posted 03-03-2003 10:29 AM            

Who did this procedure for you? Was he a a Dr.? If he messed up your skin, you should take action, so that he can't hurt other people.

I'm so sorry, and hope it gets better.

Definately take vitamins that promote skin/wound healing. Vit's C, E, and zinc...and a multi-vitamin.
Be certain the multi doesn't contain Iodine, and take no more than 400IU of E, and no more than 50 mg. of zinc a day, as these can be toxic in higher doses.

Also, you may want to apply jojoba oil to your skin to keep it lubricated--you don't want to scab, bc that can cause scarring. If you Do scab, absolutely do NOT pick it, or you're certain to scar. If you can't get jojoba, use bacitracin ointment(you can get it at the drugstore). That's what my PS was going to have me put on my face for my post-op dermabrasion.

Good Luck

posted 03-03-2003 02:55 PM            

Well just last week, I had a similar experience. I was doing my usual at-home glycolic peel, which I've done several times before. This time, I forgot all about it, and when it started burning I ignored the sensation thinking it was the usual. I was so wrong, I have a few patches of burns now. But I am not psyched out right now because I think I am recovering well. First, apply neosporin or any antibiotic cream on it. Avoid petrolatum products ( vaseline, aquaphor).
In a day or two scabs will form. Don't pick at them.

Once they have fallen off, apply Mederma or something like CP serum on it, so you don't develop scars. Mine are getting much better. After a couple of weeks, I'll resume my at-home peels again, and that will help to fix these affected areas.

posted 03-03-2003 08:20 PM            

Putting polysporin is a good idea, since it prevents infection and kills bacteria.

You really need to use something that would prevent scar tissue from forming.

All the above advice is from Kathie Dean, owner MakeUpArtistschoice from whom I purchased the peel. Before I received her advice I was applying vaseline too, and realize it was not helping at all.Instead it look gooey, and wouldn't heal. Since stopping vaseline, the skin's healed fast and CP serum is helping a lot too.