What is Trichloroacetic acid (TCA)?
A strong acid applied by a clinician in the office for chemical peels and to treat warts and some skin lesions.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Trichloroacetic acid is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Causes controlled peeling of the outer skin layers.
What is it used for?
A strong acid applied by a clinician in the office for chemical peels and to treat warts and some skin lesions. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Solution. Solutions are used exactly as directed on the label.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Burning, redness and peeling; for professional application only. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Home use. For application by a trained clinician only. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Trichloroacetic acid in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as solution. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.