Permanent skin damage from at home TCA Peel?

I have olive complexion. I did an at home 20% TCA Peel 2 days ago to treat sun damage and fine lines. My skin frosted lightly, I rinsed it off...applied triple antibiotic ointment and lotion.

It turned brown IMMEDIATELY that night. Is it normal for my skin to be so brown so soon after the peel? Did I cause permanent scarring or skin color damage? I am afraid that the skin under the burn will also be brown and look totally different from the rest of my face....please help me! I have Photos!

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A: IMPORTANT INFO ON HOME PEELS

Tanveer Janjua, MD

I just looked at your photos. The brown coloring is not the biggest issue. I am more concerned about a herpetic breakout (cold sore like infection) in the lower lip and chin areas. You must see a doctor and start Valtrex one gram twice a day immediately. Brown discoloration after TCA is possible and not... more

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