TCA chemical peels really help with post inflammatory hyperpigmentation such as acne marks. If your skin is more asian or black then a few light TCA peels 10-15% every 2-3 weeks do good. I like to use a bleaching cream with it as well such as Tri-Luma to help prevent any unexpected pigmentation... more
Can a TCA chemical peel treat post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH)?
The marks that are a red/brown color were left by cysts. Would a TCA chemical peel have any effect on them?
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26 Oct 2008
Hi Dr. Hansen, is the improvement with PIH only temporary? will discoloration from acne scars come back? I have very light asian skin and several dark marks left from cystic acne on my chin. There are no indentation, only discoloration. I'm wondering if TCA Peel is all i need or do I need to consider alternative treatments? thank you