I have really sensitive skin and for some reason stupidly used Sally Hansen's Hair Removal cream. I'm having a severe allergic reaction, it itches and hurts and my (white) skin is now almost purple. I've taken some Prednisone that i got last time i had a really bad reaction to poison ivy since this is so similar, but it's old and not doing any good. i also tried aloe but it's not any better. i cant go to the doctor because i dont have insurance.
Does anyone have a suggestion? Antihistamines? Even something natural like putting some kind of food on the skin??
2007-01-24 15:15:55 · 12 answers · asked by bellatrix27 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Allergies
btw this is the second day but seems worse today. i only kept it on for about 5 minutes then took a shower. boy i dont know what they put in there but i dont recommend it to anyone!! :(
2007-01-24 15:26:48 · update #1
OK some people have suggested that you put lotions and Vaseline on your legs. Please take my advice and don't the reason why is because Vaseline and lotions are like putting a thermal blanket over your skin particularly Vaseline it does not allow your skin to breath which is what your skin needs. You more then likely have a chemical burn from the product. When people think of burns they generally think of blisters and contacting a source of heat which is not always the case. You need to take a shower to make sure that you get all of the product off of your legs and allow nature to take its course. If they don't get better in a few days or get worse I hate to say it but you might have to visit the doctor.
2007-01-24 15:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Amy T 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-24 22:51:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have really sensitive skin and for some reason stupidly used Sally Hansen's Hair Removal cream. I'm having a severe allergic reaction, it itches and hurts and my (white) skin is now almost purple. I've taken some Prednisone that i got last time i had a really bad reaction to poison...
2015-08-10 15:00:36 · answer #3 · answered by Kisha 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use the cream cus I hate the pain of waxing and don't have the time to do it. Waxing does however last longer. I find that the cream is best on the legs, under arms and bikini line it isn't too great. Try using the cream, it can't hurt to try and it means you'll have your own opinion- it's cheap so it won't do too much damage to your bank account.
2016-03-13 22:39:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard about someone who had an allergic reaction to Nair and they called the hotline and they told them to use a cold compress or a frozen bag of veggies on it until the swelling goes down. I don't really know what else you could besides call their hotline and see what they suggest. ?
2007-01-24 15:21:52 · answer #5 · answered by freespirit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2017-01-02 19:17:27 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
basically all you can do it ride it out. stay away from lotion, but use vaseline to hydrate the skin. if it gets worse, then go to the doc. my legs did that too and i just slapped a whole bunch of vaseline on over night and in the morning they weren't nearly as bad.
2007-01-24 15:20:01 · answer #7 · answered by Starry Eyes 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try washing it good with mild soaps and then rinse with warm and run over with cold water
cold water should really help ya.
Rub some olive oil or any type of oil on skin
2007-01-24 15:20:29 · answer #8 · answered by sunflare63 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to WebMD now and look it up.
I would recommend flushing your skin with a LOT of water.
Get in the bathroom now and start.
Good luck.
2007-01-24 15:20:28 · answer #9 · answered by L. B. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Take cold shower .
2.Try to use coconut oil.
3. go away from any heat.
Hope you feel better soon.
2015-07-30 19:42:32 · answer #10 · answered by Bela 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋