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Is it safe to be waxing after sunburn?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Not unless you are a mega masochist. Your skin is already damaged from the sunburn - don't injure yourself further. Take care.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 5/18/2017

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