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Yesterday had a 30% TCA treatment, the skin has turned dark brown and not peeling yet. What should I do? (photo)

Suchitra SharmaJul 31, 2018
The doctor identified that I have withal warts on my left hand near elbow, and asked me to go for 30% TCA treatment. The skin colour has turned brown, but peeling has not yet started. Shall I wait for a few more days and if the peeling does not not happen and these brown spots remain, what should I do?

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Dr. Renita (Lourdhurajan) Rajan, MD, DNB
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Answered on Jul 31, 2018
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