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[Arekusandaa]

I recently had a 30% tri-layered TCA peel for rolling scars that had been resistant to less intensive treatments, and while I can finally say that the scars have been radically reduced (80%, factoring in skin memory) I am left with light-moderate PIH that did not fade after two weeks as with previous, lower-strength peels — so in that sense the peel was a bit much on my skin. I'm wondering whether I could safely use a glycolic, lactic or salicylic peel to deal with the PIH, and if so how long after the TCA peel it ought to be performed.

Thank you.

[tracy521]

i dont think i would do any peel for a while if i were you. i had this happen after i had a chemical peel and i used this stuff called pca apres peel smoothing balm with 0.5% hydrocortisone for a week and it really helped to get rid of the redness fairly quick. you can get it on ebay but dont use it for more than a week.

[Arekusandaa]

Thank you. Anyone else?