How to treat post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation due to TCA peel? (Photo)

January 31, 2018
Asked By:justincali in Los Angeles, CA

Hi. I am a white male, with untanned skin. I've done a 25% TCA neck peel with great results, but on a second try, with the purpose to fade an incision scar, I've developed postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, possibly because of doing a too deep 1.5 mm microneedling as well. A further month later 25% TCA didn't ameliorate the issue as you can see in the photo. Would further, lighther TCA peels help in comb. with sun protection and bleaching agents? Could be dermal hypermelanosis? Thank you.

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February 2, 2018

Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 2, 2018

Answer: Improving Hyperpigmentation--lasers, Aerolase, microneedling/prp, skin lightening, peels, skin care, sun protection

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 7, 2018

Answer: Hyperpigmentation with TCA peel

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February 7, 2018

Answer: Hyperpigmentation with TCA peel

February 5, 2018

Answer: Hyperpigmentation Following Chemical Peels

February 5, 2018

Answer: Hyperpigmentation Following Chemical Peels

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February 1, 2018

Answer: HQ and SPF

February 1, 2018

Answer: HQ and SPF

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