Suggest Remedy For Infection On Upper Lip Area

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2015

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Thu, 25 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : Used an epilator on upper lips this tuesday. I have used it many a times before on the same area. But this time i got some infection (I am not sure) in this area. I have got red patches with flaky skin. Nobody else share my epilator, but last time i forgot cleaning it and stored it, and then used it without cleaning it. Please suggest what to do. I need some fast remedy as I have an important event this Saturday.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Kindly upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us at healthcaremagic.

I have gone through your query and I understand your concern.

I request you to kindly upload an image of the affected area so that I am able to guide you better.

You may upload an image either at "Reports Section"

Or

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (27 minutes later)

I have uploaded the image. Please have a look.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hi. I have reviewed the image.

You may use a moderately potent topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream Or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily for 3-5 days.

I think this should make it fine.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar