Skin & Nail ServicesQuestion 271 of 484
A client returns 24 hours after a brow wax with intense redness, itching, and small lifted patches of skin where the wax was applied. The most likely cause is:
a.Normal post-wax appearance, no concern
b.Skin lifting because the client was using a retinoid product she did not disclose at intake
c.Allergy to facial moisturizer applied at home that night
d.Bacterial infection from the wax itself
Explanation
Retinoids (Retin-A, tretinoin) and other exfoliating actives thin and weaken the stratum corneum, making it easy for wax to lift live skin. This shows the importance of a thorough intake form asking about Accutane, Retin-A, and recent peels before any waxing.
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