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Burning Sensation On Labia After Using Hair Removal Cream. How To Ease Pain?
Hiya- I used sensitive hair removal cream, designed for facial and bikini areas- i did exactly what it said and i have used this range on my legs before with no issue- i do now however seem to have burns on my labia and i would like to know how to ease the sensation and pain- i used it over 3 hours ago and it still feels like its burning. Thanks
Sat, 22 Mar 2014
Hi and welcome to HCM,
I understand it. Sometimes this happens and hence the manufacturers recommend a sensitivity test before each application. Even then a reaction is not predictable.
Please use betamethasone ointment in the affected area twice a day. If there is skin peeling then you may need additional antiseptic coverage surfaz ointment containing a steroid, antibacterial and antifungal preparation.
Do not apply antiseptic lotions as they are corrosive. A tablet of acetaminophene or ibuprofen or aspirin with milk will help control pain and burning sensation.
It will not go away instantly and will take a few hours.
Take care.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
I understand it. Sometimes this happens and hence the manufacturers recommend a sensitivity test before each application. Even then a reaction is not predictable.
Please use betamethasone ointment in the affected area twice a day. If there is skin peeling then you may need additional antiseptic coverage surfaz ointment containing a steroid, antibacterial and antifungal preparation.
Do not apply antiseptic lotions as they are corrosive. A tablet of acetaminophene or ibuprofen or aspirin with milk will help control pain and burning sensation.
It will not go away instantly and will take a few hours.
Take care.
Hope this satisfies your query.
Thanks for using HCM.
Feel free to ask any more questions that you may have.
Dr Madhuri Bagde
Consultant Obstetrician and Gynecologist
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