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Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:34 pm |
I had a bothersome skin tag just at the corner of my left nostril. It didn't bother me when it was small because it was easily covered by makeup but it got bigger. I was not looking forward to paying for a dermatologist visit, so I decided to try to treat it at home. A Google search revealed that TCA is something that doctors use for removing skin tags and warts, so I ordered a bottle from Amazon. I got 50% strength.
I put it on once, 2 layers and it burned like fire! I toughed it out though and after 3 minutes it was fine and I splashed cold water over it. Over the next 2 weeks I had an unsightly scab, but this just fell off yesterday, revealing smooth skin, without no bump! I would have paid hundreds at the dermatologist, so I'm completely thrilled. Victory! LOL |
_________________ Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates! |
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Mon Nov 30, 2015 5:19 am |
Sound like a good result, sorry about the scab...
I have removed my tag on the neck using Lugol's iodine. I don't remember if I put it several times, I remember that it completely dried and ended up black so I just removed it. There was a tiny red dot that was there for a day and then it disappeared...
It was quite fast and just sting a bit immediately when I put it... |
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Mon Nov 30, 2015 7:38 am |
Too late to correct but I noticed I said "without no bump" - my mother, a former English teacher, no doubt turned in her grave! LOL |
_________________ Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates! |
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Tue Dec 01, 2015 10:18 pm |
Glad this worked for you. 50% TCA is extremely strong. I would not do more than a tiny spot with 50%. If others are considering this, please read up on it first. |
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Sat Dec 05, 2015 8:43 am |
ShastaGirl wrote: |
Glad this worked for you. 50% TCA is extremely strong. I would not do more than a tiny spot with 50%. If others are considering this, please read up on it first. |
Thanks, I should have posted a warning. I used 20% full face and it was scary strong! I read somewhere that dermatologists used 50% and above for warts and skin tags, so that's what I purchased. I would never use it full face! |
_________________ Derminator, phytoceramides, Retin-A, DIY Vitamin C serum, Ageless if You Dare and Pilates! |
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Tue Oct 11, 2016 1:43 am |
Hi, I would like to try TCA for sunspots on my legs and melasma on my face. Can anyone recommend a reputable source for 8 or 10% TCA? I heard horror stories of too strong peels (higher % than what was on the label). |
_________________ Dry skin but not many wrinkles; 50s and Asian; Topicals: Vit C, tretinoin, hydroquinone & azaleic acid for melasma; Likes: SK-II, Shiseido, Shu Uemura, Skinceuticals, Obagi, P50, Sunday Riley, Hada Labo, facial oils |
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Tue Oct 11, 2016 5:10 am |
MUAC |
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Thu Feb 09, 2017 9:46 pm |
Second MUAC, that is where I buy my peels |
_________________ 47, former sunworshipper, skincare addict, oily T-zone, fair skinned, love Vita A, some hyperpigmentation, microneedler. |
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