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What Causes Severe Itching On The Legs Upon Waxing?
Hi, I have started waxing my legs and it has been about 13 days after the wax and the hair has already started coming out? why so soon? I also have been feeling really itchy from this. especially when the cold air hits it. I have struggled to sit at work for the last 2 days that s how itchy and uncomfortable it has been
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
This is due to allergy. Such type of chemical is known to cause allergy. Chemical are known to cause contact dermatitis which is a form of allergy. The best treatment of allergy/contact dermatitis is to avoid allergens.
Advice
1. Stop using wax
2. Levocetirizine 5 mg per oral daily for 5 days
3. Apply betamethasone cream locally every 8 hours for 5 days
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
Advice
1. Stop using wax
2. Levocetirizine 5 mg per oral daily for 5 days
3. Apply betamethasone cream locally every 8 hours for 5 days
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
Thanks
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