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jujab
schertz, TX

 
Blotching after a 12.5% TCA peel


They are not raised, or blistered, but they are tender to the touch. I am getting very worried that this is not normal. The parts that are blotched are the parts that "frosted". This photo is Day 2 following the 12.5% peel.

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Blotching after a 12.5% TCA peel

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docblinski


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Miami, FL
United States
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May 4, 2010 3:57 AM

Seems you are hypersensitive to this lower dose TCA (12.5%). CALL the doctor ASAP for burn care protocol. From MIAMI Dr. B (more)
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cortec3k
   RE: Blotching after a 12.5% TCA peel
June 4, 2012 7:41 PM

It is imperative that you "prime' your skin with glycolic acid peel for at least 2 weeks, before applying this, use neosporin to keep that spot moist!! use no abrasives and wash with a gentle cleanser, it will peel naturally, also before going near sunlight,apply sunscreen, or you will get hyperpigmentation in that area!


jujab
schertz, TX
United States 		 
March 18, 2012 4:14 PM

@sallyfr777

The scabbing took about 2 weeks to heal, but I had a scar on my face that took about 1 1/2 years to heal and one on my neck that is still there, but very faint. I WILL NEVER try anything like this again by myself. I cried so hard for a while because I thought I had mutilated myself.


sallyfr777
   please tell me what happened next
March 18, 2012 3:28 PM

hello i am desperate i did a tca 25 last night and woke up with grey dark patches. please tell me if the discoloration went away and how long after?
thank you so much

sali



 



 

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