Washed off Skin from a TCA Peel Too Soon. Should I Keep Washing?

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I washed off my skin too soon after a tca peel and now i am really red and sore. do i need to keep washing it as before, or leave it alone so I don't irritate even more. and what should i put on it to keep it from becoming more raw or sore.

David Shafer, MD, FACS · Answer

After any peel you need to be very gentle with your skin.  If you are too aggressive then you can cause significant irritation or even scaring.  Use a mild soap or cleanser and keep they areas very moist to allow the skin to heal.

Peter A. Aldea, MD · Answer

Regarding: "Washed off Skin from a TCA Peel Too Soon. Should I Keep Washing?
	I washed off my skin too soon after a tca peel and now i am really red and sore. do i need to keep washing it as before, or leave it alone so I don't irritate even more. and what should i put on it to keep it from becoming more raw or sore."

	I do not think you washed your face too soon, you probably were too aggressive with your washing. The KEY with washings is to remove only the exfoliated debris the body would "let you have" without picking or feeling anything else. You must allow the body heal itself and prevent it from drying or getting infected while it is healing.

	Make an appointment to see your physician and in the meantime apply a coat of a non-comedogenic moisturizer such as Aquaphor Healing Ointment three times a day. When washing use the shower to gently wash off the old coat and gently pad your face before applying the moisturizer.

	Dr. Peter Aldea

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