Corticosteroids can cause thinning of the skin, informing waxing technique, which approach is preferred?

• A. Can Cause Thinning of the Skin that Leads to Blistering or Injury; Use Caution When Waxing; A Hard Wax Is Preferred
• B. Causes Thickening of the Skin
• C. Promotes Rapid Healing
• D. No Effect

Answer: (A)

Corticosteroids can thin the skin, making it more fragile and prone to blistering or injury during waxing. Because of this, the waxing approach should be gentler and more controlled, with extra care during application and removal. A hard wax is preferred in this situation because it adheres to the hair rather than the skin, allowing for removal with less traction on the delicate surface and reducing the risk of skin lifting or tearing. Patch testing and working in small sections helps ensure you’re not overloading fragile skin. The idea that the skin thickens, heals rapidly, or is unaffected doesn’t match the reality of thinning skin from corticosteroid use, so those options aren’t appropriate.