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I'm having some irritation from using sally hansen wax strips, what do i do?
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Ouch: Consider aloe vera straight from the plant or vitamin E cream.
Answered 5/19/2015
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Don't use it again: Wash it off with warm soapy water. Try OTC hydro cortisone cream. If not better see doctor.
Answered 5/19/2015
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