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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2 Doctor Answers | Asked by elida in chicago

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Chemical peel done at home

You should keep your skin moist with a product such as Aquaphor and use a mild cleanser such as CeraVe. The brown discolouration will slough off after a few days. You must avoid the sun for at least one month after you have peeled or you will develop brown patches called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. With a history of cold sores, you must have an oral antiviral medication such as Valtrex on hand to treat any cold sores that develop. You should use Valtrex the day before... more

IMPORTANT INFO ON HOME PEELS

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 necessarily dangerous. You need to keep the face moisturized continuously using Aquaphor or Bacitracin ointment. In 2 more days you will see some peelig of the skin. Do not peel it off, let... more