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Did Waxing. Did Razor To Remove. Took Hot Shower As Well. Left With A Dark Skin Patch. Using Hydrocortisone Cream. Problem?

Hi doctor... I did waxing three weeks back... I was not able to put out my hair so I moved to razor and removed my hair..... Took hot shower as well.... Didn't expect to leave a dark skin patch on my skin.... I noticed this on my hand only after one week.... Am using 1% hydrocortisone cream for second day.... Worried if it would leave a scaring my skin.... Pls help me
Tue, 13 Aug 2013
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Hello and welcome to HCM,

Waxing involves the use of hot wax on skin.
Application of hot wax followed by razor use and hot water bath can harm the skin.
Hot wax can scalding injury (a type of burn injury) to the skin and hot water application can further burn it.
However, the burns are superficial and heal up with time.
Scar is usually formed and it will fade out with time.
Application of steroids will not help as it is a burn injury and not immune mediated injury.
Certain ointments are available in the market which reduce the pigmentation.
Consult your dermatologist for prescription of the ointment.
Avoid using hot wax on skin as it can cause scalding injury.

Thanks and take care
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Did Waxing. Did Razor To Remove. Took Hot Shower As Well. Left With A Dark Skin Patch. Using Hydrocortisone Cream. Problem?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Waxing involves the use of hot wax on skin. Application of hot wax followed by razor use and hot water bath can harm the skin. Hot wax can scalding injury (a type of burn injury) to the skin and hot water application can further burn it. However, the burns are superficial and heal up with time. Scar is usually formed and it will fade out with time. Application of steroids will not help as it is a burn injury and not immune mediated injury. Certain ointments are available in the market which reduce the pigmentation. Consult your dermatologist for prescription of the ointment. Avoid using hot wax on skin as it can cause scalding injury. Thanks and take care