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How To Treat Itching In Bikini Area After Waxing?

im using honey lemon wax in my bikini area.after a few days i encountered a itchy feeling and in my bikini area become too black and itchy...im applying betnovate cream but it just help me for how many hours then the itchy comes again..what should i do
Fri, 23 May 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for posting on HCM.

It seems you have contact irritant dermatitis due to chemicals used for waxing.

Usually treatment is straight forward but you need to consult a dermatologist to rule out underlying secondary infection.

In my patients, i generally suggest a short course of oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching. Oral antibiotics and analgesics may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mid potent steroid like mometasone and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 7 days.

Take antihistaminics for itching as required.

Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health.

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Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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How To Treat Itching In Bikini Area After Waxing?

Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you have contact irritant dermatitis due to chemicals used for waxing. Usually treatment is straight forward but you need to consult a dermatologist to rule out underlying secondary infection. In my patients, i generally suggest a short course of oral corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and itching. Oral antibiotics and analgesics may be added as required. Apply a cream containing mid potent steroid like mometasone and fusidic acid twice a day over affected areas for atleast 7 days. Take antihistaminics for itching as required. Hope your queries are resolved and wish you best of health. Kindly spare some time to rate my answer and drop your valuable review at the following link: http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-hardik-pitroda/67169 If you require any further assistance in future, you can reach me directly through the above mentioned link. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda