TCA Peel After Jessner Peel Left Brown Spots

TCA 25% 2 weeks ago & skin cracked in 2 spots & now have brown spots on face. Doctor told me it will take 3-4 weeks to heal. This peel was recommended by dr because I did a Jesner's peel 1 week prior and my face did not peel. Will these spots disappear or what should I do?

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Brown spots caused by TCA peel

This could have been avoided altogether by pre-treating for a couple of weeks with a prescription bleaching cream, like hydroquinone, and tretinion. It looks like you have olive skin tone, which should always be pre-treated before TCA peels. Unfortunately, the peel has been done and hyperpigmentation has occured, but there is hope. Avoid direct sun exposure and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen of at least SPF 30 or higher every day. Start using a prescription bleaching cream... more

TCA peel after Jessner peel left brown spots

Thanks for the photo. It appears as a hyper-pigmentation effect. Treatment bleaching creams or hydroquinones. Seek a derm or PS advise From MIAMI Dr. B

Triple combination cream for dark spots after peeling

Dark spots, or hyperpigmentation, can be a side effect of chemical peeling. It is best managed immediately by the following: 1. Sunscreen and sun avoidance - Don't get any sun on the face for the next few weeks 2. Triple combination cream (such as Triluma) - hydroquinone, tretinoin, and low potency steroid cream - this is the mainstay of treatment If your peeling physician didn't speak with you about this, you should look for another one - preferably a board... more

Cortisone cream and bleaching creams help a lot after TCA peels to resolve dark, red spots.

You should be using a prescription bleaching cream and cortisone cream to help resolve those dark and red spots quickly. Even another light jessners peel later can even out the color also.