Article: Treating Acne, Scars, And Wrinkles With A Tca Trichloroacetic Acid Skin Peel

Treating Acne, Scars, And Wrinkles With A Tca Trichloroacetic Acid Skin Peel

Everyone has heard of skin peels and there are many - lactic, glycolic, salicylic, TCA (trichloroacetic acid), and phenol. Of these there are basically 3 levels:



Minor, superficial peels - lactic, glycolic, salicylic.

Medium depth peels - TCA, Jessner's

Deep peels - phenol.



We will only deal with medium strength TCA peels here as they are the easiest to apply (Jessner's can require multiple concurrent applications and taping to aide in skin penetration), safest, and, by far, the most effective against numerous skin ailments/conditions. They are also one of the most effective treatments for acne currently known to the medical community.



The most common treated area is the face. TCA is applied usually in a cream. Doctors will mix Oba...
 

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Treating Acne, Scars, And Wrinkles With A Tca Trichloroacetic Acid Skin Peel

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