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I had a wax done,brazilian,bikini,with chocolate,got some kind of skin reaction-redness,swollen,hurts.should i treat it with cortizone (hydrocortisone) or other?
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Yes: Hydrocortisone cream and ice pack will likely reduce the irritation.
Answered 6/25/2014
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