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Chemical burn on face

2020-04-12 18:49:04
Hi Doc, Please help I have got my upper lips skin burnt due to chemical in a hair removal cream.. though it claimed to be useable for sensitive skin and my skin is acne prone but that's due to the hormonal issues, my skin is not that sensitive I usually get my upper lips done using wax or thread this is the first time I tried cream and got myself in this trouble.. please help... Regards: Kanishka Maken
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Simple cream can treat it.
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please put pictures of the affected area in private consult with a dermatologist

Answered2020-04-13 05:16:47

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This is irritant dermatitis. Will need to check the severity and guide you.
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Consult a dermatologist online
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Don’t rub any cream without advise on the affected area. It would increase the lesion. Consult and then start treating it.

Answered2020-04-13 04:11:51

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This is irritant dermatitis.can u send me a picture of the same and consult online for further management
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Consult online

Answered2020-04-13 02:28:58

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Hi, you probably would have gotten an irritant contact dermatitis to the contents in the cream. I need photographs in order to assess the severity and give you appropriate treatment. You can connect with me through practo consult so that i can prescribe you medicines.
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Consult through practo with photos
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Use cold water to wash face. Avoid using face wash.

Answered2020-04-12 18:58:57

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Hi. Can you share the pic . First 24 hrs is the golden time . Creams are there to neutralise the injury. Kindly consult me online . Dr Prasad Revive skin & laser clinic Bangalore

Answered2020-04-12 18:56:20

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