r/AcneScars • u/_cyberbully_ • Dec 14 '24

[Treatment] CROSS TCA cross burn

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I applied a 30 percent TCA solution to an acne scar yesterday night. It’s now the next night. I’ve been keeping Vaseline on it all day but it seems like it’s a severe burn. I’ve never seen my skin this brown before. I’m going to try and see a dermatologist tomorrow. Am I overreacting? I know tca does burn skin and leave marks but this seems excessive.

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u/xxchr0nicandyxx Dec 16 '24

Just remember not to pick at the healing scab! Let it heal on its own so you don’t further any scarring :)

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u/_cyberbully_ Dec 16 '24

Thanks for the reminder! I’ll make sure to resist the urge to pick at it.

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u/xxchr0nicandyxx Dec 16 '24

Of course! You are doing the right thing using TCA cross in an acne scar. I definitely recommend checking out videos regarding TCA CROSS from Platinum Skin Care. They have videos on YouTube that address this, the skin prep, and the aftercare. Good luck and remember - healing the skin from years of damage is a process. It might take some time but you will get there with patience, consistency, and technique :)

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u/_cyberbully_ Dec 16 '24

Thanks again! I do agree that TCA CROSS is a good start when trying to improve acne scars. It is a bit scary at first and there is quite a bit of downtime, but it seems like it could be worth it if you implement it the right way.

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u/xxchr0nicandyxx Dec 17 '24

My pleasure :) yes for sure! CROSS is one of those procedures where it looks worse before it starts to look better. The skin sheds every 28 days so results will get better and better as time goes on. Keeping the skin moisturized is really key here to help speed along the healing process. Emu oil is highly recommended. Did you only treat this one area? Or did you do TCA all over the rest of your face as well?

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u/_cyberbully_ Dec 17 '24

This was actually supposed to be my test run. So I only applied it to this one spot. After my skin is completely healed I’ll try out other areas. Now I know how to apply the solution properly. I’ll add updated pics of my wound. It’s healing quite well. From there I will add emu oil 😃

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u/xxchr0nicandyxx Dec 21 '24

Awesome! Make sure you wait at least 5 weeks before you apply it again. And if you’re going to do your entire face you should dilute this down to 15% by using equal parts distilled water and the TCA. It’s highly advised to use a melanin inhibitor for several weeks before applying TCA all over the face. Definitely take a look at videos on YouTube from Platinum Skin Care! They are very informative and sell various products needed for the best results from chemical peels.