How to treat facial skin burned by depilatory cream

If facial skin is burned by depilatory cream, symptoms can generally be relieved by rinsing the wound, flushing with running water, and then applying antiseptic solution. The specific procedure is as follows:

1. First, use clean gauze or a dry towel to wipe off any remaining depilatory cream from the skin.

2. Then rinse the affected area of the face thoroughly with large amounts of running water for approximately 20 to 30 minutes, or until the pain subsides.

3. If the face only shows redness without blisters or skin eschar, you may use a sterile cotton swab dipped in disinfectant (such as povidone-iodine or alcohol) to evenly apply it to the burned area and observe the condition.

4. If blisters appear on the face, or if there are signs of skin necrosis, seek immediate medical attention. Under a doctor's guidance, apply antibacterial and anti-inflammatory ointments such as erythromycin ointment.

Note: It is recommended to avoid contact with water on the affected skin area in daily life and maintain hygiene to prevent infection.