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Suggest Treatment For Redness In Skin After Using Hair Removal Cream
i had hair removal by veet...not my first time, but this time i experienced burning sensation, redness, hotness and tenderness...i firstly applied a cortisone containing antibacterial cream but then i read it s better 2 use burns cream, so i applied Solcoseryl 10%..plz tell me what should i do and when is it expected 2 heal?...thanxxx
Sat, 7 Jun 2014
Hello,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, I would consider the diagnosis of an allergic contact dermatitis to the hair removal cream.
The allergy generally develops after repeated use only.
You could apply a cream containing 1 % hydrocortisone. A combination cream like the one you have mentioned in your query also sounds fine. Apply the cream twice a day for about 10-14 days.
You could also take an antihistamine like Benadryl at bedtime for 5 days.
You could also keep ice packs to reduce the burning and redness.
It will heal in 3-5 days time.
If the redness or burning aggravates, you may need a short course of oral steroids.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
Welcome to healthcare magic.
From your history and description, I would consider the diagnosis of an allergic contact dermatitis to the hair removal cream.
The allergy generally develops after repeated use only.
You could apply a cream containing 1 % hydrocortisone. A combination cream like the one you have mentioned in your query also sounds fine. Apply the cream twice a day for about 10-14 days.
You could also take an antihistamine like Benadryl at bedtime for 5 days.
You could also keep ice packs to reduce the burning and redness.
It will heal in 3-5 days time.
If the redness or burning aggravates, you may need a short course of oral steroids.
Hope this helps you.
Take care.
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