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Tca Peel 3 Days Ago Today I Am Swollen with Crusting and Weeping? (photo)

babyrafJul 14, 2013
This large sore has developed today 3days after a tca peel, the peel was done in a reputable salon. It is crusting and weeping and quite swollen, why has this happened and what should I use for it, the salon is closed for two days?

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Dr. Darryl J. Blinski, MD
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Answered on Jul 16, 2013
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Dr. Samir Shureih, MD
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Answered on Jul 15, 2013
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