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Arms And Legs Waxed, Allergy. Can Use Tenovate-m?

Hi, I got my arms and legs waxed and the next day I had an allergy on my arms. I am not to sure if this allergy is due to the waxing or cuz of the woolen jacket which I wore on d same day....? Any recommendations I am allergic to betnovate ointment..... Is it alrite to use tenovate-m
Tue, 19 Jun 2012
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Allergist and Immunologist,  's  Response
Hello Khangura,
It is most likely secondary to procedure and you must ensure you get a patch test to exclude chemical sensitivities. I presume the 'allergy' was also on the legs.
If you had a similar reaction to waxing before, then it is even more important to exclude the chemical sensitivities before you go through another waxing procedure.
Allergies to steroid creams are possible and this can also be checked when you have the patch test.
For the time being, antihistamine tablets such as cetirizine 10mg twice daily or allegra 180mg once daily with Calamine lotion on arms and legs should be enough to control the reaction.

I hope this was useful.
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Allergist and Immunologist,  Dr. Suman Kumar's  Response
tenovate and betnovate is same family

you can use fluticasone/mometasone
histocalamine etc
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Arms And Legs Waxed, Allergy. Can Use Tenovate-m?

Hello Khangura, It is most likely secondary to procedure and you must ensure you get a patch test to exclude chemical sensitivities. I presume the allergy was also on the legs. If you had a similar reaction to waxing before, then it is even more important to exclude the chemical sensitivities before you go through another waxing procedure. Allergies to steroid creams are possible and this can also be checked when you have the patch test. For the time being, antihistamine tablets such as cetirizine 10mg twice daily or allegra 180mg once daily with Calamine lotion on arms and legs should be enough to control the reaction. I hope this was useful.