I did 30% TCA peel at home for removing pigmentation but it burnt my skin. Is there any treatment for this? (Photo)

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I did 30% TCA peel at home for removing pigmentation but it burnt my skin and the pigmentation is even darker. I ruined my skin, it’s been a month already. Is there any treatment for this except waiting months or year to fade??

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

this is severe post inflammatory hyperpigmentation/melasma/discoloration that needs cosmelan or enlighten peels at home which we can do virtually and send to your home along with aerify peels regularly, vivatia foam, restorsea 10x, faith essence serum, and cosmelan 2 cream.

Hyperpigmentation from any type needs a combination approach of peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify,  lasers like clear and brilliant and aerolase or laser genesis, radiofrequency like venus viva, and constant skin care and sun protection.  Bimonthly facials with silk peel dermalinfusion is essential to hydrate, exfoliate and infuse vitamins and antioxidants into the skin.  If you have acne you can do additional treatments and peels to get more improvement.  I suggest a formal consultation with an expert in lasers and peels. Best, Dr. Emer.

Glenn Murray, MBBS · Answer

Hi realself.16,

Oops! TCA is a very difficult peel to use and should be left to the professionals.
Keep out of the sun & use SPF 50 daily.

I’d recommend the Picosure to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. We have more information on our website.

Thanks!
ACM.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

SPF at least 3 times a day. Add HQ or equal - Arbutin, Kojic, citric, azelaic, lactic, ascorbic etc.. plus botanicals. Low dose dermal toning with QSL nano or if possible pico. Add t.acid if no CI, best see a dermatologist. Dr Adrian Lim, or Dr Shawn Richards  or Dr Adrian See in Sydney. 
All the best.

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