Eeeek! TCA is an acid. It works by doing a controlled burn to your skin. Acids are confusing- which ones are strong? which ones aren't? It is not like glycolic or fruit acids, which you find in facial products at the grocery strore, which in general are gentle acids... more
TCA Peels for home use?
I read your answer to a question about using TCA Peel at home. I am curious, have you come across any patients who have suffered serious chemical burns from using such a home product? A company out of New Zealand is selling 100% TCA for tattoo removal. Their warning says "If you have sensitive skin," dilute the product to 50%. I know someone who suffered really bad burns to her wrist after using the product and I am curious if you know if this is happening to other people.
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A: Home base TCA peels
TCA (Trichloracetic Acid) is a very potent chemical. It has been used by physicians for facial skin rejuvenation for a long time. Over the years the safe levels have been determined to be 50% at the most. I do not use more than 35% in my practice. The risk of change in color (hyperpigmentation or... more
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