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Is It Safe to Do a 50% TCA Peel on my Arm?

SkinconscMay 25, 2010
I have very dry skin and I want to improve the texture of the kin on my arm. I tried 25% but it did nothing. When I say my arm, I mean my whole arm length.

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Dr. David Hansen, MD
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