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Will Redness And Burn After Waxing Underarm Heal By Applying Coconut Oil?
hi. i waxed my underarms last night and they didn't react well to it. I think they got burnt a little. Now their red and burn when i put stuff on. I am putting on coconut oil for now. I need the redness gone in a week, do you think it will be gone if i continue to put the coconut oil or do you have any other options?
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Irritant dermatitis to waxing is common at sites like underarms where the skin is delicate.
Rather than putting coconut oil, you could use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream twice daily for 3-5 days. That should be enough.
regards
Irritant dermatitis to waxing is common at sites like underarms where the skin is delicate.
Rather than putting coconut oil, you could use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream twice daily for 3-5 days. That should be enough.
regards
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