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2021-03-14 10:07:29
While undergoing waxing on my hands, I had wax burns. I applied alovera gels for few weeks.It has now healed but there are dark patches where there was wax burns.Will the dark patches fade away and how long does it usually take or is there any medication/treatment we need to do
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Don't worry...you are suffering from irritant contact dermatitis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.

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