Question 1

darkening of the skin after waxing normal?

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmentation: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation (pih) is a frequently encountered problem and represents the sequelae of various cutaneous disorders as well as therapeutic interventions. This acquired excess of pigment can be attributed to various preceding disease processes that affect the skin such as infections, allergic reactions, mechanical injuries, and reactions to medications.

Question 2

how can i heal burned/torn skin from waxing?

Accepted Answer

Simple Care best: The real question is what not to do that slows down healing. Avoid using alcohol, peroxide, hibiclens, betadine, and bleach solutions. Inflammation ( red, hot, swollen, tender) is important to healing  so anti-inflammatories (motrin, advil) are bad. Cover the area with a clean dressing changed every other day  and protected from trauma.  Antibiotics do not help healing unless it is truly infected.

Question 3

how can i treat burned/torn skin from waxing?

Accepted Answer

Vaseline: The best treatment is Vaseline petroleum jelly applied multiple times per day, to keep the area from drying out. If you notice any evidence of secondary bacterial infection, such as yellow crusting, apply bacitracin or polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) ointment. In the future, consider threading for facial hair removal to avoid burns to the skin.

Question 4

what do you suggest if my skin is sensitive so i can't wax it i use an epilatoris that bad?

Accepted Answer

Its not bad to use: depiliatory. Laser is great if you can afford it, and you may get prescription for eflornitine that decreases hair growth

Question 5

what to do if my skin pulled off from eyebrow waxing!!?

Accepted Answer

Your wax was too hot: Normal waxing should only pull the hair follicle out, not take the skin with it. If the wax was too hot, it can denude, or exfoliate your skin. This can potentially lead to postinflammatory hyperpigmentation problems. It may be equivalent to having a first degree burn or worse. If it's painful or sore, you need to see a dermatologist or your PCP for further evaluation and treatment. Don't get any more waxing from this person again.

Question 6

my skin is sensitive for waxing...what should i do to remove my hair?

Accepted Answer

Suggestion: You might try removal creams or shaving. Laser may give longer result.

Question 7

is the nutrients of the apple reduced if eating without its skin? worried of the wax.

Accepted Answer

No: Apple in any form is a good fruit to eat. It is good to remove the peel as it can be affected by chemical sprays!

Question 8

how should i relieve super itchy skin after waxing?

Accepted Answer

Hydrocortisone: Any of the many otc Hydrocortisone creams available at drugstores will often control that sort of itching. If it doesn't, you might be allergic to some component of the wax you are using, and you will need to see a dermatologist.

Question 9

why skin at vulva goosebumps after waxing?

Accepted Answer

It got "goosed".: When the hot wax is applied and removed ("ripped off"), the muscles under the skin called Erector pili elevate the skin in the form of "goosebumps" which also occurs when your body is frightened or cold as a reaction. Hot waxing is definitely a "female" endeavor as it a harsh "medieval" way to do the jab that a electric shaver or razor does just as well. Women are tougher then men in that regard.

Question 10

do veet wax strips cause skin darkening?

Accepted Answer

Hyperpigmentation: Waxing of any sort can cause inflammation, which in turn can cause hyper pigmentation, especially in darker skin types.  Laser hair removal is a better option, you get less ingrown hairs, less chronic inflammation.  Hyper pigmentation can be treated with a combination of steroids and bleaching creams.

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