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I got a burn from wax., what would you recommend?
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Ice: Wax burns generally are not too deep and represent the same reaction as a mild sunburn. Peel off the wax and apply ice for 10 minutes or so and you should do fine with no blistering and a quick end to the pain.
Answered 7/18/2018
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