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I accidentally applied 100% TCA peel all over my face. What shall I do now? (Photo)

Bhima chuwanJul 16, 2017
I accidentally applied 100% tca chemical peel all over my face and left it for 7 minutes and washed my face. It's been 5 days my face is all dark and not peeling at all. I am very scared doctor. I don't know what to do please help me.

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