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How To Treat Redness And Burning Sensation On Upper Lip After Waxing?

Hi, I used a wax strip for waxing my upper lip yesterday. By night, it became red and today it turned brown. I did this once before, but I was fine in an hour. I think I did it over n over again on the same area this time and hence it is in this state. It is burning too. Applying any cream is giving a burning sensation. What should I do? How long will it take for it to go?
Tue, 12 May 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern.

This is very unfortunate thing that commonly occur during waxing or hair removal procedure .Usually the pain ans burning sensation lasts for short period and go away by its own ,but sometimes it lasts for long period which need to be take care .

Well facial skin is very delicate and injury sometimes occur due to excess heat of wax or by removing hair too hardly .This will lead to redness ,burning and itching like symptoms .If any cream giving you burning sensation don't apply it .

I would suggest you to -:
-Soak you skin in cool water or apply cold compresses by warping ice in cloth 3-4 times a day,but don't apply ice directly to area having burning sensation.

-Apply aloevera gel to the affected area 2-3 times a day .

-Tke antihistamine drug for burning sensation.

-Try to avoid exposure to direct sunlight to avoid discoloration for few days .Cover your face while going outside.

-You can also apply calamine and zinc oxide lotion.

If the condition persists for more then a week or worsen you should consult dermatologist,who can prescribe you steroid creams along with some other medicines.


I hope your concern has been resolved.

Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How To Treat Redness And Burning Sensation On Upper Lip After Waxing?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. This is very unfortunate thing that commonly occur during waxing or hair removal procedure .Usually the pain ans burning sensation lasts for short period and go away by its own ,but sometimes it lasts for long period which need to be take care . Well facial skin is very delicate and injury sometimes occur due to excess heat of wax or by removing hair too hardly .This will lead to redness ,burning and itching like symptoms .If any cream giving you burning sensation don t apply it . I would suggest you to -: -Soak you skin in cool water or apply cold compresses by warping ice in cloth 3-4 times a day,but don t apply ice directly to area having burning sensation. -Apply aloevera gel to the affected area 2-3 times a day . -Tke antihistamine drug for burning sensation. -Try to avoid exposure to direct sunlight to avoid discoloration for few days .Cover your face while going outside. -You can also apply calamine and zinc oxide lotion. If the condition persists for more then a week or worsen you should consult dermatologist,who can prescribe you steroid creams along with some other medicines. I hope your concern has been resolved. Get well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari