How to soothe a burn from hair remover cream?

Question

I used Nair (with Aloe) on my legs for the first time today thinking nothing of it because I've used hair remover creams before and they worked fine. My legs had a complete allergic reaction to the Nair and rashed up quickly. It burns terribly and I can't have the simplist thing like a pant leg touch them or the pain gets worse. Is there anything I can put on my legs to make them feel better??

Answer 1

Benadryl. You are experiencing a histamine reaction from the creme. Benadryl is an anti-histamine. I would buy it in creme form before taking it orally. But if the pill is the only kind you have follow directions and good luck, it will go away.

Answer 2

well that also happened to me with Nair~ it sucks~ but you can use aloe vera like some other people already mention, i tried veet and i had no allergic reactions...although i got tired of shaving, using creams so instead I'm going to wax tomorrow it lasts up to 4 weeks and people say it's worth the pain =)

Answer 3

Aloe Vera Gel

Answer 4

Try putting baby oil or olive oil on them. That's what you use to take the sting out of your skin after using most nair products.

Answer 5

Bag Balm! It's an anteseptic ointment, but it won't burn at all. http://www.drugstore.com/search/search.asp?searchtype=1&trx=28198&trxp1=77626&ipp=20&srchtree=1&search=bag+balm

It's used on everything from diaper rash, to razor burn, chapped lips, foot treatments, etc... It's an amazing product!

Answer 6

ice packs.they generally soothe the skin,and i suggest you should wear something shorter to prevent the cloth of ur pants to touch the skin.

Answer 7

Zincofax...or any baby diaper rash cream with zinc in it.

Answer 8

use aloevera gel