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I have a chemical burn on my underarms from nair. i put ointment on it after rinsing it throughly and it burns even more. what should i do?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Burn: If cold packs, ibuprofen and topical barrier creams are not relieving your symptoms you need to be checked for further assessment and management. All the best and avoid Nair in sensitive areas.

Answered 3/18/2018

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