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Can I use the TCA peel on my legs? (Photo)

laila14Mar 26, 2015
Hey guys. In desperate need of a answer. Whenever I go the dermatologist , my questions cannot be answer so I decided to come here to get real answers . I bought a tca peel (15%) to use on my legs . I have hyper pigmentation but , it mainly affects the right leg . Things that may cause these marking are ; when insect bites constant itches triggers constant scratching and I have a big mark only the back of my leg since 11 now I'm 26 . Please help summer is coming and I would love to wear a dress

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Vaishali B. Doolabh, MD, FACS

Hi renee730. TCA peels do come in a variety of strengths depending upon why they are being used and where they are being applied. A 40% is a strong dose. Skin that is thin and delicate may use 15% (like under eyes), while thicker or more damaged skin (like on a décolleté) requires 35%. Certain s...

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

The surface skin can often turn brown after a chemical peel. Once the skin peels, the underlying skin will be a normal color. In our office, we recommend application of Melarase creams to help reduce the onset of discoloration of the skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

All chemical peels have risk. Acne scars require deeper chemical peels to achieve efficacy. In our office, we recommend application of Melarase creams prior to chemical peeling to reduce the chance of surface discoloration. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

At this point, I would use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to soothe your skin. In addition, laser treatments can help reduce blushing of your skin. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS

Once your skin is healed, we advise patients to use a ceramide cream such as Elevase to help strengthen the skin's natural moisture barrier function. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

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Nelson Lee Novick, MD

First, I would suggest that, since there are many different causes for small bumps on the skin, you should get a "second opinion" from a board certified dermatologist to ensure that you do indeed have sebaceous hyperplasia. If so, chemical peels would be of no value whatever and in a person of...

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