I did TCA at 90% at home on an old scar and got burned. First Itime went brown then a month later it peeled off leaving the skin with no pigment and a dark circle around. Unfortunately I went in the sun accidentally and the skin now looks dark. I had lasers and all sorts of cream for hyperpigmentation but nothing has worked. Someone told me a Phenol peel 88% could fix it? How do I fix it?
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Answer: TCA Chemical Peel After Care--See a Doctor for recommendations
PIH is a process that is quite common after surgery. Known as post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, PIH can make your scars look far worse than they should be. We can develop PIH after acne scars and after surgery, particularly if you have darker complexions. In clinical practice, we always begin...
Scar can occur with TCA due to several reasons. 1. Multicoats with TCA even at a dilute concentration 2. Poor barrier function 3. Infection 4. Drying out and poor wound care. Do not use a gel, as gels tend to dry out the area. Apply an ointment. Wound care at this point is critical, so I would...
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
