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I Over Exfoliated My Face With Lemon,now I Got Burning
Question: I over exfoliated my face with lemon,now i got burning sensation from last 10 days.its like sting feeling all the time.what should i do?did i burnt my skin layer if so then will it be healed by itself? And how long does it take.i am using coconut oil on it and tried sunscreen but it also stings. So if i am applying anything or not it still burns only on cheeks. Will my skin get back to normal or not and in how much time?
Brief Answer:
in 2 weeks time
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Need not worry, the skin will revert to its normal condition in around 2 weeks.
Meanwhile do not get exposed to sunlight more. Do use a sunscreen for sure, even it stings.
Moisturizer creams only-all day is recommended. Avoid dust and any sort of creams to the face .
You can apply calamine lotion at nights before sleep, then will speed up the recovery.
Wash face with lukewarm water always.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
in 2 weeks time
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.
Need not worry, the skin will revert to its normal condition in around 2 weeks.
Meanwhile do not get exposed to sunlight more. Do use a sunscreen for sure, even it stings.
Moisturizer creams only-all day is recommended. Avoid dust and any sort of creams to the face .
You can apply calamine lotion at nights before sleep, then will speed up the recovery.
Wash face with lukewarm water always.
Hope, I answered your query.
Wish you good health.
Regards,
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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