Hi, I waxed my upper lip a day ago and experienced a burning sensation that lasted a lot longer than usual. The burning sensation and reddness continued throughout all of yesterday and today as well. I know have a red mark that is smooth but feels numb on my upper lip. Are there any remedies I could use to heal my upper lip and bring it back to normal?
Hi Kim, Welcome and thanks for posting your query to Chat Doctor. Getting redness after waxing process is common problem, but generally it remains for few hours only and for beyond two days. During waxing due to slight heat of the patch as well as due forceful plucking it causes redness or itching and a bit pain for few hours but if the wax patch is slightly hotter or and the force applied is too harsh than can cause injury to superficial skin and deeper hair roots leading to inflammation of the area remaining for longer period of time. The very first thing you do is to give cold compressions for multiple time a day, application of calamine lotion to soothe the skin, can take antihistamines Chat Doctor.  If the redness is very high or there are any sign of mild gesticulation or blistering then should apply mild topical steroid cream under medical guidance. Kindly avoid direct sunlight for at least 5-7 days after proper healing to prevent any pigmentation of the area. Be careful nest time when you are doing waxing of any area.With the best health wishes,