I did a TCA peel last month so I decided to do it again. I have not faced such complications the last time. Basically, this is the third day (I got my peel Thursday) and I woke up and I am petrified. A piece of my dead skin peeled off prematurely (jawline area) and i am positive it's not ready to peel. The new skin is really pink i am scared. What should I do? The peel is 25% and I did it at at a sertified dermatologist's office.
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December 7, 2015
Answer: TCA skin peeling
Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
It would be best to see your local dermatologist. If this is not possible as is the case sometimes, continue with extreme gentle skin care - bland fragrance-free wash, sunscreen in the AM, and an over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream 2x a day. Elidel and topical NSAIDs are not...
Personally, I would not use 40% TCA on my skin, either at home, nor in my operating suites. Maximal I go to for a general peel is 35%, or even drop down to 30% with Jessner's solution and acetone scrub. I would recommend 8-10% multiple TCA peels, single coat (maximum of two at low low...
I would probably recommend some Retin A for one so young. There are many silly do nothing peels out there so if you seek you will find. Don't waste your money on weak silly do nothing peels. A TCA peel does do good things and can diminish fine...
