Can poison ivy be treated with Chemical Peels
I developed 2 sunspots on my face. It occurred when i was working outdoors. At that time I also contracted poison ivy on my legs. I was I was wondering if the poison ivy causes or contributed to sunspots or if this was just coincidence. Can chemical
Answers from doctors (1)
Answered by Esta Kronberg, M.D.
No, poison Ivy can not be treated with chemical peels. Long term sun
exposure caused the sun spots.
Published on Jul 11, 2012
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