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Thanks for your query. Chemical peels are not a very good option for vitiligo. Vitiligo increases with heat and friction. Chemical peels act as deep exfoliant so there is a good chance that it might increase area covered by vitiligo. In vitiligo all sorts of harsh chemicals, exfoliants should be avoided and only mild cleansers and emollients should be used. Hope it helps.All The Best
Look up the word Koebner, this means that any form of trauma, including chemical peels and lasers can worsen vitiligo, so, my advice is that you do not undertake TCA peels. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Thanks for your query. Garlic is an irritant for the skin so it might give you post inflammatory hypo pigmentation. The color will reverse back but it takes time. For the face garlic is not a very good option. You should consider chemical peels or micro dermabrassions for the same. TCA cross is...
Firstly I suggest seeing the same Specialist, this way your acne scar revision journey is a lot smoother as different scars can be treated at the same time. I often combine TCA with CO2 or microneedling RF in the same procedure. Having said that, if you had your ice pick scars treated with...
Thanks for your query. Yes you can do 35% TCA peels one month apart for better results provided there is no sign of peeling or might end in Post inflammatory hypo pigmentation which takes a while to go. You can also alter your chemical peels with laser for evening out the texture. Hope it helps...
Thanks for your query. You should always get a peel under medical supervision. The brown spot will go but it takes time. Does not peel or fiddle with it as it can give you hypo pigmentation? Just moisturize it well and use proper sun block. If you experience itching or pain over it you can use...
Thanks for your query. You should wait for at least 15-20 days or till the time the scaling or peeling is settled. Once there is no visible peeling you can in for hydroquinone. I would advise you to get a peel under medical supervision as there is a chance of side effects like post ...
Thanks for your query. TCA 20% peels is a medium depth peel and is more or less safe if done by an experienced person. The side effects generally caused by a peel are burns, Pih. If you have done it already and there had been no side effects then you can undergo the peel but only under medical...
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