30% TCA Peel Gone Horribly Wrong. 2 months later little to no improvement.

December 29, 2016
Asked By:Jake P in Baltimore, MD

I've done multiple 30% TCA peels in the past with no complications until now. 8 weeks ago I unevenly applied a 30% TCA peel on various areas in an attempt to burn off freckles. I left it on for 5 minutes, did not neutralize, and picked a lot during the peeling process, not realizing the gravity of what I just did. 2 months later I am now panicing because it is likely I have caused major permanent scarring. I've been using Mederma for the past 2 weeks but there is still no improvement. Pls help.

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December 31, 2016

Answer: TCA Peels Shouldnt be done at home!

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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December 31, 2016

Answer: TCA Peels Shouldnt be done at home!

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 3, 2017

Answer: TCA peel-seek help

January 3, 2017

Answer: TCA peel-seek help

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January 5, 2017

Answer: See a specialist for scar reduction- SPF in the mean time, lasers at later stage

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January 5, 2017

Answer: See a specialist for scar reduction- SPF in the mean time, lasers at later stage

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