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“Brown/Black Marks on Skin Immediately Following 30% TCA Peel - Is This Normal (Pics Uploaded)?”

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Updated 28 Dec 2009

Posted 22 Dec 2009

I am not finished with the treatment so unable to offer any pros/cons at this time. I did the procedure to remove old acne marks on my face.



Updated on Dec 28, 2009:
I applied a 30% TCA Peel at home about 24 hours ago and have dark spots on my face, but wonder if the severity of the marks are normal. I am concerned because the marks appeared almost immediately after frosting and none of my skin is currently peeling yet (I wasn't expecting any skin discoloration so soon). I am afraid that this might be hyper-pigmentation, and be permanent, and would really like someone to offer an educated and informed opinion. I have been applying emu oil, copper serum and triple antibiotic ointment to assist with the healing. Hopefully the discolored areas will peel off, but I'm not too sure. Any advice would be helpful.

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Phaty Girl 27 Dec 2009
I have never did a home chemical peel. Went to Lady Dee's in Beverly Hills, CA, they black owned and great with black skintones. My skin darken at first but I use Nirvana ointment and AKTA after the first 3 days while the peel is underway.
ladyfish 29 Dec 2009
My 30% peel frosted too and left brownish red marks. I used the neutralizer immediately after the frosting appeared but the brownish marks still stayed. I too was afraid that these would be permanent but the peeling started 4-5 days after and now, 7 days after, the marks are all gone.
LeeannaJ88 3 Feb 2010
I have the same problem, but was told not to use a neutralizer, as TCA is self-neutralizing! Should I be using it? Thanks
beann 21 Mar 2010
Are you brown spots gone? I'm assuming they will be. I had a 20% TCA and turned brown that same day. It's just the skin that was burnt that you're seeing. I should've started peeling on the 4-6th day.
KatherineThomas 20 Oct 2010
Which brand name peel did you use?

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