Hello,Dr:I performed the 25% tca full face,I neutralized it after I keep the solution on face 2 minutes . 5 weeks have passed ,I want repeat it and I am planning to perform the 25% tca five times after each 5 weeks.Please tell me is this ok?
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You mention darkening of your knuckles after punching bags. So, is the skin over your knuckles thick as well? In which case, you may be having hyperkeratosis (thickened skin resulting from friction/ shear stress) which needs to be considered in addition to the hyperpigmentation (darkening) that...
These are all good questions, but which can be best answered in person at a consultation. When it comes to TCA peels, there is no one way to do things and I approach each case differently depending on the skin type, problem areas and desired goals to be achieved by the peel. If done...
Typically we use a much stronger strength of TCA than 20% for ice pick scars. That being said, I do not feel that TCA works very well for ice pick scars. There are other techniques which give better results. I recommend that you consult with a board-certified dermatologist or...
