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I had a really bad henna stain on my inner forearm which i scrubbed my skin really hard with a pumice stone. so, now my skin burns with contact with anything. it is really inflamed and bumpy also. what should i do to heal it and prevent scarring?

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Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Skin abrasion : This is probably abrasion. You can apply a Cortisone cream to decrease inflammation and burning. Henna comes off over time - so do not try to physically remove it as you will erode you skin tissue.

Dr Agarwal agreed

Answered 11/9/2020

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A member asked:

I had a really bad henna stain on my inner forearm which i scrubbed my skin really hard with a pumice stone. so, now my skin burns with contact with anything. it is really inflamed and bumpy also. what should i do to heal it and prevent scarring?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Romanth Waghmarae answered

Dr Agarwal agreed

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