“Burns from 50% TCA At-home Treatment... 3 Months on”

Stop trying dermatology procedures at home. Your skin and your health is not worth the risk!

Why would you use 50%? You should always start with a low percentage to see how your skin reacts.

It really appears that the blemishes are red with active acne, so it is difficult to tell what the TCA did and what was already inflamed from his breakout. A patch test should have been done first, using a weak TCA, not 50%. Most people selling TCA acids state that a patch test is highly recommended... and this is why.

I do a glycolic peel at home with 20% about once a week and the first time I did it the burn was very bad but did not do the damage you have. It felt as if it were taking my skin off. I could only tolerate about 2 minutes. I immediately splashed tons of water then followed with pure aloe from the stalk of a plant I have. Then, I put pure vitamin E oil on top of that. It felt like my skin was raw and very red. The next morning not a trace of redness, swelling or anything. I am a firm believer in Aloe, and vitamin E. I know it immediately gave me relief from the pain. Good luck and I hope you feel better.

Hi Beebee. I'm hoping you've already got the help you needed to resolve your skin issues. In case you haven't, there's one thing I'd suggest: Silver Sulfadiazine Cream. A few years back I had a chemical burn on my chin and neck. This cream is usually used on burnt victims. It definitely healed me -- not only physically but mentally as well. You will have to get a prescription from your PCP or a Dermatologist; the results are definitely worth it. I'm wishing you much healing. ((HUGS))

good luck. I feel terrible for you!! I really hope it all works out well in the end

Have you healed?

It looks as though you have scarring, which I am sorry to say is permanent. You need to see a good doctor about scar revision, and possibly steroid treatment. You should NEVER attempt to do a peel like this at home, ever. You're lucky it didn't end up worse.