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Allergic Reaction To The Hair Removal Wax. Itchy Lumps Formed. Will Psudophedrine Help?

I had a hair removal wax treatment for the first time yesterday and have had an allergic reaction. The reaction has only occured in areas where a post treatment oil was applied. Affected areas are itchy and some small red lumps have appeared. I am using calomine lotion as a topical treatment. Will pseodoephedrine help? It is the only antihistamine I have at hand.
Mon, 29 Apr 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for writing your query.

You should wash the affected area thoroughly.

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant and will not be helpful in controlling the allergic reaction.
You should take antihistaminic medicine like Fenofexadine or Cetrizine for relief.
Application of Calamine lotion will help in decreasing the itching sensation, but local application of steroid cream will be more beneficial.

You should get yourself examined clinically at the Emergency Department and take the appropiate medicine.

Donot apply the post-wax treatment oil in future, as your skin is sensitive to it.

I hope this is helpful to you.
Thanks.
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Allergic Reaction To The Hair Removal Wax. Itchy Lumps Formed. Will Psudophedrine Help?

Hi, Thanks for writing your query. You should wash the affected area thoroughly. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant and will not be helpful in controlling the allergic reaction. You should take antihistaminic medicine like Fenofexadine or Cetrizine for relief. Application of Calamine lotion will help in decreasing the itching sensation, but local application of steroid cream will be more beneficial. You should get yourself examined clinically at the Emergency Department and take the appropiate medicine. Donot apply the post-wax treatment oil in future, as your skin is sensitive to it. I hope this is helpful to you. Thanks.