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

I waxed my upper lip today and my upper lip is red and kind of burns I put ice on the red patch but it s kind of reddish and it still burns, I put cold water on it and it still burns. I have school tomorrow and I don t want people to think that I did something weird. Help
Wed, 2 Mar 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that during waxing of the upper lip there has been removal of a thin top most layer of skin leading to red patch, inflammation and burning..

I would suggest you to apply a steroid ointment over it as it will relieve burning and pain..
You can also keep doing cool compresses every after an hour..
You can take anti inflammatory painkiller in case if there is pain..
Avoid touching or rubbing the area as it can lead to increased inflammation as well as infection.

In case if still there is no improvement after 2 to 3 days consult a Dermatologist or a General Physician and get evaluated..



Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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How To Treat Redness And Burning Sensation On Upper Lips After Waxing?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that during waxing of the upper lip there has been removal of a thin top most layer of skin leading to red patch, inflammation and burning.. I would suggest you to apply a steroid ointment over it as it will relieve burning and pain.. You can also keep doing cool compresses every after an hour.. You can take anti inflammatory painkiller in case if there is pain.. Avoid touching or rubbing the area as it can lead to increased inflammation as well as infection. In case if still there is no improvement after 2 to 3 days consult a Dermatologist or a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.