How to Get Rid of a Rash from Nair

Edited by Katie R., Flickety, Ben Rubenstein, Sondra C and 19 others

Nair gets your skin really smooth, but it can also give you a rash. Here's what to do when you get those rashes.

Steps

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   Take a shower. Use only water! Don't use soap, as it will irritate it more.
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   Pat your skin dry.
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   Try to get a hold of some Aveeno, or any lotion with Vitamin E that has no scent. Don't use a moisturizing lotion that has perfume in it like those ones they sell at Bath&Body Works. They'll irritate your skin and make it sting.
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   Apply a little more on really irritated bumps that are about the size of your pinkie. Don't spread it, just dab it on those and let it dry. The rash will go away in about 1 to 1 1/2 days.
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Tips

• Don't put soap on it when you take the shower. It will get worse.
• Try not to leave your Nair on for too long.
• Try your best to use lotion that's scentless lotion, scented lotion makes your rash alot more irritated than expected.
• Try putting some aloe-vera straight from the plant on it.
• Be patient; it will get better.

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Warnings

• Do not scratch or pick at your rash! You will cause pus to come out or the rash could just last longer and get worse.
• You will think you have a rash when you might actually have Folliculitis! If the redness and pain doesn't go away in a week or so, see a doctor immediately!
• Do not put Nair on that spot again or you will get another rash but even worse!