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What Causes Itchy Pimples On Upper Lip After Waxing?
I m an esthetician and I perform waxing services. I have a client that gets pimples on her upper lip after waxing. and red and itchy for several days after bikini wax(with no breakouts) I am super clean and sanitary using all disposable items and absolutely do not use the same stick twice. I ve talked with her about post care, ie, not working out or sweating, not touching the lip area with hands etc. and used anti microbiol ointment after the service. since this is a new occurrence the last 2 visits and my protocol has not changed I m trying to figure out what could be causing these 2 reactions.
Hello and welcome to HCM, Appearance of pimples on upper lip after waxing and redness & itchiness in bikini area after waxing is suggestive of allergic reaction. The allergic reaction can be against heat or against the wax. Allergic reaction after the procedure can be avoided by applying ice on the area but it may not be possible to eliminate the reaction completely. In addition to application of wax, your client can take anti-histaminic drugs after prescription for her primary healthcare provider whenever she gets the reaction. Its good that you are using clean and hygienic instruments to avoid infection.
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What Causes Itchy Pimples On Upper Lip After Waxing?
Hello and welcome to HCM, Appearance of pimples on upper lip after waxing and redness & itchiness in bikini area after waxing is suggestive of allergic reaction. The allergic reaction can be against heat or against the wax. Allergic reaction after the procedure can be avoided by applying ice on the area but it may not be possible to eliminate the reaction completely. In addition to application of wax, your client can take anti-histaminic drugs after prescription for her primary healthcare provider whenever she gets the reaction. Its good that you are using clean and hygienic instruments to avoid infection. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja Puri