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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Bikini Line After Using Nair

Hi, I used nair on my bikini line and I m pregnant so I didn t notice that it went on the inside of my Labia until it started burning, I washed away, I am in pain and the area is now swollen and now area is red with some blood. I have used desitin not working can I use calendula cream? Dr. On call said to use aloe gel, I did last night but was very painful had to take off. Please help can t stop crying from pain and very scared.
Tue, 13 Sep 2016
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Hi,
It is really troublesome that you have developed such a condition while pregnant. It appears that you have developed contact irritant dermatitis due to Nair. Our skin becomes very sensitive during pregnancy and is easily irritated by anything. I would advise to wash it regularly with plain water only and avoid using soaps. Steroid creams are usually needed to control the disease but in your case, their use would depend on how far you are in pregnancy. A good moisturizer without any preservatives like coconut oil can be used to soothe for the time being.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In Bikini Line After Using Nair

Hi, It is really troublesome that you have developed such a condition while pregnant. It appears that you have developed contact irritant dermatitis due to Nair. Our skin becomes very sensitive during pregnancy and is easily irritated by anything. I would advise to wash it regularly with plain water only and avoid using soaps. Steroid creams are usually needed to control the disease but in your case, their use would depend on how far you are in pregnancy. A good moisturizer without any preservatives like coconut oil can be used to soothe for the time being.