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A member asked:

I used a tca chemical peel and it's been red ever since i used and it's been over a month its like its scarred how do i get rid of the redness?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dermatologist: TCA peels can sometimes cause deeper skin removal than intended. Consult a dermatologist. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 9/16/2014

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