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After 35% TCA Peel, my skin turned dark brown. Is this normal?

princess1sMar 9, 2015
wilst on holiday the day before my return home i decided to have tca 35% on some sun spot on my face , on few hours after the application my skin turn dark brown i am on my third day and they are still dark brown no swelling or burning but no peeling yet. is it normal? will the brown color desappear? how long will it take. i am a little worried . thanks for your help .stefania from italy

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

All chemical peels have risk. Acne scars require deeper chemical peels to achieve efficacy. In our office, we recommend application of Melarase creams prior to chemical peeling to reduce the chance of surface discoloration. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

At this point, I would use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to soothe your skin. In addition, laser treatments can help reduce blushing of your skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Once your skin is healed, we advise patients to use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier function. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Nelson Lee Novick, MD

First, I would suggest that, since there are many different causes for small bumps on the skin, you should get a "second opinion" from a board certified dermatologist to ensure that you do indeed have sebaceous hyperplasia. If so, chemical peels would be of no value whatever and in a person of...

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Jason Emer, MD

I suggest seeing your physician and getting his opinion.  I am unsure what strength was performed, but should have peeled.  It appears it may not have been applied evenly as you have blotches of redness that may have gone at different depths.  This is why I tend to use lasers more...

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Jason Emer, MD

I never suggest anyone apply TCA to the face on their own.  You could easily scar or cause pigmentation changes if the wrong amount is put on.  Pores get slightly better but do not improve completely.  TCA is better for wrinkles and antiaging.  I suggest seeing a cosmetic...

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