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I have recently used an at home recipe for waxing. The recipe contained brown sugar lemon juice and water. I waxed around my chin area and upper lip. After waxing within the 3 days after I developed red bumps in those areas. I am not sure if you can consider it rosacea or not. I have had acne prone skin for my whole life but recently got over it, so I am not stressed and worried as my skin is no longer clear. The bumps are very close together and feel very rough, they are also quite sore.  I have tried the old toothpaste remedies, baking soda, asprin masks and face steamers and nothing is helping. I want my clear skin back, but I don't want to pay to take it away. Would you be able to give me an idea of what is going on with my skin and possible at home remedies. (I did read on a site regarding rosecea that extreme heat can cause it and the wax was quite hot, I dunno if this is the factor or not). Thank you so much!
, Ali
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Thank you so much for replying. However, I was very impatient so found something that helped. My mom happened to have a perscription of my sisters left over known as Metronidazole Cream. I know that it was not my perscription so I should have consulted a doctor however, I thought I would give it a try anyways. To my surprise, it helped. The cream is an anti-acne rosacea cream and it minimized the bumps and burning sensation. There is still some discoloration but I'm pretty sure within the next week or so it will clear up.
I really do appreciate your response!
, Ali
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Hello,

Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin. Folliculitis and ingrown hair are common after waxing.

Apply cold compresses(ice cubes wrapped in a towel) on the rash and take some antihistaminic like Benadryl or Claritin.You can also apply calamine lotion on the rash.It will help in soothing the skin.A mild corticosteroid cream like dermacort will also help. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep us posted on how you are doing.

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