Brown discoloration can certainly be seen after a TCA Peel. This is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. The good news is that this hyperpigmentation is usually transient and clears up after a few months. I would be curious to know why you had a 50% TCA Peel of your abdomen.
Did 50% TCA Peel cause brown discolorations on abdomen?
I used 50% TCA peel on my abdomen a week ago. The skin initially frosted and burned quite a bit and started to flake off soon after. However the treated area also turned dark brown and has stayed that way since. I am just worried if the acid is too strong that it will leave permanent discoloration of the skin.
3 answers to “Did 50% TCA Peel cause brown...”
A: If you are sure that the TCA was a 50% solution, then...
If you are sure that the TCA was a 50% solution, then this is far too strong for the skin on your abdomen. Some of the risks of a peel such as this are permament scarring just as from any deep burn or hyperpigmentation as you seem to have. Avoid sun exposure as this will worsen the dark... more
A: Off-face peels require conservative approach
50% TCA is too strong for non-facial skin. The lack of pilosebaceous units, from which re-epithelialization occurs after resurfacing, makes it necessary to use a conservative approach and lower acid concentrations and lower energy settings for lasers. Dermatologists typically use no higher than 25% TCA. The... more
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