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Can the side effects of TCA be permanent?

K.RMay 23, 2011
This tca peel was done by me, at home, not by a doctor! under 15%. Can a tca peel done "improperly" at "home" cause hair loss and hypopigmentation?(white streaks in skin/beard) What can i do if this is the case? =( If it can't cause hair loss even if done improperly please be clear and specific. Look closely at the whiter areas in the picture. Peel was 1 year ago. These are only "after pictures," this week. 'Recommendations' otherwise for improving my skin please? Help. I use tazorac and duac.

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Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
Dr. Steven Hacker, MD
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Answered on Jul 3, 2011
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Dr. Tracy Kuykendall, MD
Dr. Tracy Kuykendall, MD
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Answered on Jun 13, 2011
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