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Why Is My Upper Lip Reddish And Painful After Waxing It?

i've waxed my upperlip last night with my best friend, hers went perfectly but my upperlip is still red-ish and it hurts. i think i've waxed my skin off :( what can i do to heal it as quick as possibly and make the red go away? (sorry for my bad english) xoxo
Tue, 15 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

Seems to have developed irritation over that area.

As a treating doctor I would have suggested you to use a mild to moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g hydrocortisone OR fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily for a week to help the skin get back to normal

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Why Is My Upper Lip Reddish And Painful After Waxing It?

Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic Seems to have developed irritation over that area. As a treating doctor I would have suggested you to use a mild to moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g hydrocortisone OR fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily for a week to help the skin get back to normal regards