Armpit chemical burn? (Photo)

May 16, 2016
Asked By:kat2005 in Chandler, AZ

I am 10 days post op BA- healing fine but did not know how to get to my armpit hair as my implants are creating sort of an area that is hard to reach with a razor- so I decided to use Nair cream . I now have what I think is a chemical burn on my armpits- I don't think my implants will be affected but what can I use for the burn?

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Answers (5)

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May 20, 2016

Answer: Wait for some time

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 20, 2016

Answer: Wait for some time

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2016

Answer: Burn under armpit

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2016

Answer: Burn under armpit

Vishnu Rumalla, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2016

Answer: Breast Augmentation - Chemical Burn From Nair?

Steven J. Rottman, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2016

Answer: Breast Augmentation - Chemical Burn From Nair?

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May 17, 2016

Answer: Chemical irritation

Lee E. Corbett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2016

Answer: Chemical irritation

Lee E. Corbett, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 17, 2016

Answer: Needs supportive care

May 17, 2016

Answer: Needs supportive care

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