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I used epilator on my face, which has caused redness. Please help.

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Patient's Query

Hello Doctor,

Two days ago I used an epilator on my upper lip, it became red and hurts a bit. Then I applied a cream to moisturize it. Today, after shower, I peeled it off. But the redness is still present. What do I do?

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  • You can clean the wound with warm saline water twice daily.
  • You can apply some antibacterial creams like silverex (silver sulfadiazine) or soframycin (framycetin sulphate).
  • It will heal on its own in a week's time, if not infected.

If it does not heal, consult a dermatologist online with a detailed history.

Medically reviewed byiCliniq medical review team

Published At August 6, 2014
Reviewed AtMay 6, 2025

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