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The pink spots turned brown, is this permanent?

ram13Aug 1, 2017
I got a TCA cross from my dermatologist 50% 2 weeks ago and the scars turned pink, then i went to a theme park, where it was hot and stayed there for around 6 hours, but i applied sunscreen in the morning and wore my cap the entire time. The pink spots seemed to turn BROWN. Is this permanent?

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100% TCA on the full face will scar. Please see a Plastic surgeon or a Dermatological surgeon for wound care - you will need1. Barrier protection2. Antibiotic cover3. Sun protection at later date when skin healed4. Silicone dressing, possibly with compression5. Dilute CS injections6. Growth...

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