Are the red raw spots normal after 35% TCA Peel?

TCA peel - My skin didn't really resembled leather or turn brown; it was just flaky. Now I have a few red areas that look like raw skin. They are very pink. What can I do to help it heal and will it scar?

Are the red raw spots normal after 35% TCA Peel?
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A: Red areas after TCA peel

Bryan K. Chen, MD

The red areas likely represent skin that absorbed the peel solution to a greater depth than the other areas.  I would suggest that you discuss this matter with the individual who performed your chemical peel.  To help prevent scarring, I would start applying a mid-potency cortisone cream to the red... more

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