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Is It Normal for my Skin to Turn Dark Brown and Hurt Right After 50% Tca Peel? Will It Scar?
asked 1 year ago by kk11 in seattle, WA
Latest answer by Joseph Serota, MD
Question viewed 822 times
Tags: arms, damage, dark spots, scar
i did a 50% tca peel on my arm for really dark and damaged spots which i know was stupid i realized it afterwords anyway i did it but could only bear it for less than 5 seconds my skin turned white right away and after washing it off with baking soda and water it turned dark brown after a few minutes maybe half an hour or so. a couple tiny skin parts came off of it and looked like wounds its the second day and still my skin is same color not peeling will i scar myself permanantly?
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Risks associated with 50% TCA peel
It sounds like you did this treatment on yourself. Chemical peels are not to be taken lightly and there are several risks associated with chemical peels. Especially if you are not properly trained and licensed to perform them. Complications can vary from mild to severe including, but not limited to, scarring and/or infection. 50% TCA is a very strong chemical peel and should only be done by a physician. No exceptions!
You need to see your doctor right away. You ARE at risk...
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