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Waxing Arms And Left A Burning Sensation, Red Patches And Peeling Of Skin. How Can The Red Patches Be Treated?

Hello doctor, I have been waxing my arms for close to 6 years now. But during my recent waxing session done by a amateur, my skin was left with a burning sensation. The following day, I found red patches on my arm with a very thin layer of skin peeling. Hoping the redness will go away as it always does after a wax, I paid no heed to it. However, it seems that those red patches have developed into brown patches instead. How do I remedy this? Please help.
Sat, 12 Oct 2013
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Hi,
After reading your history I can make out that you have used the hot wax which caused burn over the affected area. You can apply a calamine lotion with cortisone cream over the affected area. You can take benadryl for itching part. You may need oral steroid along with topical steroid cream to completely cure the problem. Use a good sunscreen 2-3 times over the affected area.
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Waxing Arms And Left A Burning Sensation, Red Patches And Peeling Of Skin. How Can The Red Patches Be Treated?

Hi, After reading your history I can make out that you have used the hot wax which caused burn over the affected area. You can apply a calamine lotion with cortisone cream over the affected area. You can take benadryl for itching part. You may need oral steroid along with topical steroid cream to completely cure the problem. Use a good sunscreen 2-3 times over the affected area.