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The use of trichloroacetic acid (TCA) as a peeling agent was first described by German dermatologist P.G. Unna in 1882. Over the past 40 years a number of innovations and applications of the TCA peel have been discovered. These discoveries include a more precise understanding of the exact depth of penetration of these agents and the ensuing histologic changes that occur. Other important advancements have been the use of TCA with a variety of other agents to achieve a deeper peel; these include the use of solid CO2, Jessner’s solution, glycolic acid, and manual dermasanding. More recently there has been promising reports of using higher strength TCA for treatment of deeper acne scarring.
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Harmon, C.B., Hadley, M., Tristani, P. (2011). Trichloroacetic Acid. In: Tosti, A., Grimes, P., De Padova, M. (eds) Color Atlas of Chemical Peels. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-20270-4_5
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