help! I think I burned my face with Benzoyl Peroxide :(

This has happened to me before! I was happy I thought my blemish was going away but in it's place was a huge red/brown spot and I still thought it was a blemish and kept placing the meds until I ended up with a burn mark.

Don't worry though - it will fade away! Mine did - and it happened to me twice or thrice already I just never learn:shame:

Maybe you should identify if it stings when you touch it or do you feel nothing at all? Mine stung before it felt very rough too! What I did was I left it clean for weeks - no moisturizer, no make-up, no facial washes/scrubs - NADA! I didn't want to put anything that might irritate it more that it should. I left it to heal by itself Then I slowly re-introduced washes, moisturizers and finally make-up. Hope this helps!

But if it doesn't sting at all, maybe you should treat it as the same as any burn mark?

 

Put Vaseline on it or A&D ointment, something moisturizing without perfume, and sleep with that on there tonight. Hopefully it will soften and heal (is it a scab or just a brown mark?). I don't know of anything better for covering up than mineral foundation.

In the future, you can use Mario Badescu on yucky pimples, or when you get a really bad one, put a dab of toothpaste or Queen Helene Mint Julep Mask or Proactiv Refining Mask on it overnight. Those will dry it up, but they won't burn your skin.

 

Put Neosporin or some type of burn ointment on it bofore you go to sleep. That should help the discoloration go away.

I also have marks on my cheeks. It's awful; I'm also a fair-skinned asian girl and I tend to get little scars from pimples. Well, I have a smattering of them along the very bottom of my jawline. It's awful and I hate going out in public like this. But with the drinking water, washing your face everyday, and the burn ointment, it's slowly fading. Just be patient, there isn't any overnight miracle cure. Skin takes time to heal unfortunately.

Also as a side note, I've found that if I don't cover it up with concealer or foundation during the day, it heals faster. It was so difficult to go without foundation in the beginning and I was really self-conscious. But it's been 3 months and I've gotten used to it now, and my skin has really been healing wonderfully.

 

DO NOT PUT ANYTHING ON YOUR SKIN!

DISREGARD the above posters, I am sorry but it will cause further damage.

You still have time to fix the damage if you follow this advice. Trust me I had the same thing happen to me and this it what I did per my derm's advice to have my skin healed to normal with in 3 days.

DO NOT put any makeup over the area or any products other than spf 30 suncreen.

If you put makeup on it, the pigment in the makeup will sink in to the open area and will leave a tattoo effect on your skin that is permanent. SO seriously DO NOT DO IT!

Put on spf 30 sunscreen generously because if you go out into the sun with out it the UV exposure will cause the mark to become darker and permanent.

Call your derm or doctor and get a prescription for BIAFINE emulsion. Apply the emulsion 3 times a day. It is a macrophage stimulating cream that will help cells in your body to repair itself and lead to new skin formation. Apply the emulsion generously over the area and allow it to sink in and absorb into the skin. Do not rub it in.

IT is used for burn victims, skin grafts, sun burns, post laser peals to help skin regrow and regenerate.

I used it after I had a bad reaction to a cream that also left my skin burned. For me it was my entire face and BIAFINE helped heal all of it with in THREE days. I kid you not.

Seriously do not do anything other than that because if you do the mark will become permanent.

For at least a good 1-2 weeks do not put anything on the area other than biafine and spf 30 sunscreen.

I work with derms and am in medical school so that is how I know about the emulsion and because I have used it for the same thing with amazing results.

 

I've used benzoyl peroxide wash and it left this crust, almost like a mild chemical peel. It eventually flaked off with no problems but it can be pretty powerful. It makes sense that bp can have longterm effects that aren't so positive if used consistently.

 

socaltrojan is awesome!

 

Ask your dermatologist before using benzoyl peroxide again. Like everything else in life, it is not for everybody. Millions of people have used it for years to vanquish zits with no ill effects, but maybe you are not destined to be among their number.

I would leave it completely alone until you see your doctor, let her tell you what, if anything to put on it.

 

I tried oxy clean stuff years ago on my face, all over and found out quickly that I was allergic. Fortunately mine wasn't a burn, at least I don't remember it that way. I do remember looking like I was beat up with awful bruise looking things under my eyes. I haven't bothered to buy any for my kids for fear they will have the same reaction. I keep tea tree oil around for them to use instead. I'm so glad you got some good advice!

 

Oh no problem! Glad I could help!

Did you go see your derm and is the emulsion working for you?

What happened when you saw her?

 

you're most likely allergic to benzoyl peroxide like i am. i used a prescribed cream from the doc and the next day my whole face was swollen and red and burning!!! don't use any products with benzoyl peroxide from now on.

 

The same happened to me when i used proactive's products for about 4 days. It irritated my skin and left brown patches on my face. Following the advice here I used biafine for about 3 weeks and it only help fade the burn marks to a certain extent. Then I went to see a dermatologist and she gave me Finacea to lighten up the hyperpigmentation caused by the benzoyl peroxide. I don't think Finacea is working for me cause it's burning my face and causing more brown spots. I don't know what to do I'm so depressed because of this i even consider myself suicidal right now. I'd really appreciate if you could help me