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rickfm wrote:Perhaps we can get the other thread started by gmackster merged with this one, since Dr. McDougall replied there.
I got the Glycolic Acid 35% from here, as suggested by misterE in another thread on this subject. I got the 30 ml bottle. It's deceptively small, a little goes a long way. I used it for at least four applications and it's not quite half gone. So, with weekly use, it would last a couple months.
I'm going to start this again tonight. See if I can't make it a Sunday routine and get some results.
rickfm wrote:You need to do a test on a spot like your forearm to see if you react to it. Unfortunately, you have to buy some to test it.
I'm pretty sure the instructions say use once a week. I think the application time is 8 minutes. MisterE goes beyond the recommended application time by leaving it on over night. I leave it on for about a half hour. That's more than enough "burn" for me.
misterE wrote:Gmackster—I
The reason I recommend shaving the head is to let the exfoliant (glycolic-acid, TCA, retinoids, etc) penetrate the scalp better. Having hair might impede the absorption of the acid/retinoid.
didi wrote:So what do you suggest for the ladies, misterE?
didi
gmackster wrote:rickfm wrote:You need to do a test on a spot like your forearm to see if you react to it. Unfortunately, you have to buy some to test it.
I'm pretty sure the instructions say use once a week. I think the application time is 8 minutes. MisterE goes beyond the recommended application time by leaving it on over night. I leave it on for about a half hour. That's more than enough "burn" for me.
Thanks for the info. Now MisterE also suggests shaving your head. Have you gone that far? Im very reluctant to shave my head... I wonder if it will work with my short hair?
gmackster wrote:If I soak my head in the Glycolic-Acid, literally just pour it on.....would that not help absorption?
Also, is there any danger to existing hair by putting the acid on?
Im going to try it on a localized area and see if anything re-grows
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