I used Veet Hair removal in my bikinni area this afternoon and some got in my vaginal area. I have been swollen and burning since that time. I have rinsed with cold water atleast 4 times every hour since. I am 7 months pregnant, is there anything I can do to ge the burning and irritation to stop?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor Seem you have developed irritant contact dermatitis to the cream. Hair removal cream contains thioglycolates which are irritating to the skin, specially the delicate genital skin. F I was the treating doctor I would suggest you to use a topical moderately potent steroid cream e.g. fluticasone propionate (Cultivate cream), twice daily for a few days. That should take care of the redness and burning sensation. An OTC antihistamine e.g. cetirizine 10\u00a0mg once daily would help in providing symptomatic relief from burning and itching. Regards