Burning & Painful Vagina After Applying Veet Around Vaginal Area. Relief?

Posted on Sun, 18 Dec 2011

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Question : Hi I used veet around my vagina area it is now painful and burning what can I do

Follow up: Dr. Rhea Chanda (0 minute later)

Hi I used beet around my vagina now it's burning what can I put on to relieve the burning

Answered by Dr. Rhea Chanda (1 hour later)

Hello,

Thanks for the query.

Veet can cause skin irritation on the vaginal mucosa, especially if used for the first time. That’s what is causing the burning sensation. First off, remove the excess veet, if it is still present; wash the area thoroughly with cold water. That should cause some relief. Then if there is still some remaining irritation, you can apply calamine lotion or aloe Vera on the affected area. Do not apply inside the vagina. Wash only with cold water inside. Keep washing with cold water every 2 hrs.

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