how do i cure a chemical burn on my upper lip from using NAIR?

Question

i used nair on my upper lip and didn't do the test like i should have. big mistake!!! i left it on for 5-6 minutes like it said and it was stinging the whole way through, i assumed this was just the cream working. i did not rub it on to the skin either. As i took the cream off most of the hair came too but i have been left with severly burnt skin, scabs and blisters. it is only the 2nd day of having them and i have been applying antisepctic cream, but how on earth do i get rid of these scabs and how long will they take to heal?

Answer 1

Chemical burns are severe and can take many days if not many weeks to heal. There could be scarring that will last forever. I assumed you flushed the area for at least 15 minutes when you washed it off. I was under the impression that nair was not for facial hair. Perhaps you will be lucky this time and in a couple of weeks they will be healed.

Answer 2

In looking at the injuries your described... blisters, scabs, it seems as if you sustained a second degree burn. If you simply clean it daily and apply an antiseptic ointment, the wound should not become infected. In that case, your lip should heal in less than 2 weeks. If you notice drainage, pus discharge or swelling with increased pain, the wound may be infected and you will need to seek medical care.

Answer 3

Try Vitamin E oil or cream. It may help prevent scarring too.

Answer 4

yes this happened to a friedn of mine. it took about 2-3 weeks to heal. she said it was painful.