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Suggest Remedy For Red, Burnt Mark On Upper Lip Post Waxing
i waxed my upper lip about 25 hours ago and the wax was too hot so now i have a burn on the area that has yet to disappear. i have a wedding anniversary to go to tomorrow and i d really rather not have an awful red mark, making it seem like i have yosemite sam s mustache. how could i go about getting rid of that before the event?
Tue, 10 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.
Understanding your concern. As per your query red, burnt mark on upper lip post waxing could be because of post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Due to hot waxing, lips got traumatized, which caused irritation to delicate skin and due to which in which some part of skin becomes reddish and more inflamed. I would suggest to apply kojivit cream twice a day after washing your face. Use Tan care or sunscreen rich in SPF 30 while exposure to sun. Combination of cucumber and lemon juice is very effective natural treatment remedy. Your symptoms will start resolving in one week. You should avoid waxing of upper lips for few days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting then visit dermatologist for this, as then more intensive treatment like micro abrasion, laser therapy can be considered as treatment option.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to Health Care Magic Team.
Understanding your concern. As per your query red, burnt mark on upper lip post waxing could be because of post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation. Due to hot waxing, lips got traumatized, which caused irritation to delicate skin and due to which in which some part of skin becomes reddish and more inflamed. I would suggest to apply kojivit cream twice a day after washing your face. Use Tan care or sunscreen rich in SPF 30 while exposure to sun. Combination of cucumber and lemon juice is very effective natural treatment remedy. Your symptoms will start resolving in one week. You should avoid waxing of upper lips for few days. If your symptoms keeps on persisting then visit dermatologist for this, as then more intensive treatment like micro abrasion, laser therapy can be considered as treatment option.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Hi dear , I have gone through your question and i understand your concern.
Welcome to healthcare magic,
The severe inflammation has caused pigmentation, called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It will take time to go off completely. You may apply a cream containing Kojic acid/vitamin C twice a day. Sunscreen is important and has to be applied daily as sunlight exposure will make it worse.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate (Flutivate cream), twice daily to the hyperpigmented area for 2 weeks
or Hydrocortisone 2.5% can also be used.
You make take antihistaminic tab.
Advice:-
I would also suggest not putting any creams on it. I suggest rinsing it with cold water to calm the skin, and gently patting the skin dry. Do this every time it starts to burn, and hopefully it will calm the skin enough to let it be covered with makeup.
you may also use ice to calm.
Apply a cooling lotion such as aloe vera.
Lastly I’m more concerned about you rather than how you look tomorrow(your photographer and makeup artist should be able to cover it…suggest cover FX to your make up artist).
You can get an emergency appointment with a dermatologist nearby if required.
Hope you find the answer helpful, please do get back for further queries I will be happy to assist you.
Take care.
Wishing your good health.
Regards
Dr.Vigyan Mishra
Welcome to healthcare magic,
The severe inflammation has caused pigmentation, called post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. It will take time to go off completely. You may apply a cream containing Kojic acid/vitamin C twice a day. Sunscreen is important and has to be applied daily as sunlight exposure will make it worse.
If I was the treating doctor I would have asked you to use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate (Flutivate cream), twice daily to the hyperpigmented area for 2 weeks
or Hydrocortisone 2.5% can also be used.
You make take antihistaminic tab.
Advice:-
I would also suggest not putting any creams on it. I suggest rinsing it with cold water to calm the skin, and gently patting the skin dry. Do this every time it starts to burn, and hopefully it will calm the skin enough to let it be covered with makeup.
you may also use ice to calm.
Apply a cooling lotion such as aloe vera.
Lastly I’m more concerned about you rather than how you look tomorrow(your photographer and makeup artist should be able to cover it…suggest cover FX to your make up artist).
You can get an emergency appointment with a dermatologist nearby if required.
Hope you find the answer helpful, please do get back for further queries I will be happy to assist you.
Take care.
Wishing your good health.
Regards
Dr.Vigyan Mishra
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