I was treated with 100% TCA on a flat wart on the border of my lip. A very small amount was applied with a toothpick right on the wart. It crusted then the crust fell off and revealed a hypopigmentated spot which later became hard like a cheloid (but not too hard). I know cheloids are treated with steroid injections but since that can worsen the hypopigmentation, what are other alternatives to aesthetically treat that scar? It Is very noticeable and i have to mask it all the time with lipstick
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A picture will be helpful. TCA peel at 15% done professionally will not cause any damage. If you have epidermal compromise (whole skin off, red raw), then the chances of infection and skin colour changes are ever present. For TCA peels that have complications, it is always advisable to seek wo...
Over the years I have gone from AHA and vitamin A preps prior to TCA peels, through to the old fashioned acetone scrub (still the best), and now the Hydrafacial (like Emer). This is a form of microdermabrasion that allows the peel to penetrate faster. My protocol is a Hydrafacial just before ...
If you did that and treated your back, arms and legs, it will lead to scarring. Do not mix peels, specialist can mix Jessner's with TCA 30%, for facial areas, and a lower concentration for other areas. IMO this is the safest peel mix. All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser dermatologistBrisbane, Australia.
