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How can i treat burned/torn skin from waxing?

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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.

Answered 11/5/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Waxing pain: Before you Wax can use products like No Scream Cream which is about 20% Benzocaine to reduce pain from waxing. Consider taking an anti-inflammatory 30 to 45 minutes before waxing. ** After waxing Options – use washcloth soaked in cold water or even ice water as a compress x 15 minutes. No not apply ice directly to skin. Petroleum based lubricants/ jellies/ lotions (Aquaphor ointment, Vaseline)

Answered 9/8/2020

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