Re: Bleach

Posted by Roxanne on September 26, 1999 at 23:25:57:

In Reply to: Bleach posted by Cyane on September 26, 1999 at 21:08:03:

: I used some bleach to get a (very) messed up desgin off right below
: my neck. I did water it down, but just a little bit. Now my skin,
: where I used the bleach, is very dryed out and red. Whats
happening,
: and how can I fix it?

Bleach is too strong, even diluted, to use on your skin! It sounds
like you are experiencing a chemical burn. The neck area is
especially sensitive too, so really watch the area for possible
blistering. I would say for you to treat the area very gently for a
while. Don't let clothing or jewlery rub on the area. I would
probably use a silver sulfadiazine-type burn cream (prescription) or
at least an antibacterial ointment like neosporin and/or aloe vera
gel. If you burned a large area, I would probably go to the
doctor. In the future, try a little peroxide on a q-tip or an alpha
hydroxy lotion. Stay away from bleach though!!! Good luck!

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