What Causes Skin Irritation After Using A Hair Removal Cream On My Chest?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

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Question : Hey doc. Please i started having a skin irritation after using a hair removal cream on my chest . They itch and they are flaky at first, then sometimes when i scratch them, blood comes out . Ive attached a pic

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
I suggest a possibility of seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic

I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have looked at the photographs.
I can see dry, scaly patches on the chest in these images.

I would keep possibility of seborrheic dermatitis rather than this primarily due to a hair removal cream.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a steroid responsive condition.
You may use a topical moderately potent steroid e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream Or mometasone furoate 0.1% cream, twice daily.

This are prescription steroids and I suggest that you talk to your doctor for the needful.

Regards

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