Shereene Idriss, a board-certified dermatologist, explains what to do after a chemical peel. Don't pick at flaking skin or you'll get more inflammation and dark spots. If you must remove edges, use clean scissors. Stay out of the sun between 10am and 4pm, wear a hat, and use sunscreen.
Foreign. Tips post chemical peel if you have hyperpigmentation or acne marks. I'm a board certified dermatologist. I'm here to help. Number one, you are going to be tempted to peel that sucker off but do not peel it off because when you're peeling it, you're not peeling it off in even layers and you're going to cause more inflammation that might result in more hyperpigmentation and make the scarring and discoloration worse. And she did the right thing here by using a pair of scissors and snipping the edges off. But if you are going to do this, make sure that you clean the scissors really well with alcohol so you don't get an infection in the process. Number two, if you're going to do this, you got to protect it. Avoid sun exposure and make sure to protect it from the sun. If you cannot tolerate a sunscreen because you're sensitive, walk on the shady side of the street. Do not sit outside between 10am and 4pm and obviously wear a UV visor or a large brim hat.
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