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Suggest A Medicinal Cream For A Vaginal Friction Burn
Posted on
Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Mon, 13 Nov 2017
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Thu, 8 Mar 2018
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Question : What Can I put on a vaginal friction burn
Brief Answer:
sitz bath, oral pain killer, topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
A sitz bath with warm (not hot) water and epsom or table salt, 2 to 3 times a day for 15 to 20 mins, would help ease discomfort and help with healing.
In addition, applying a mild topical antibiotic to the area may also help eg neosporin or fucindin. This can be used along with topical lidocaine if needed (if there is significant discomfort
An oral anti inflammatory pain medication may also speed up healing. eg naproxen, cataflam or ibruprofen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
sitz bath, oral pain killer, topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
A sitz bath with warm (not hot) water and epsom or table salt, 2 to 3 times a day for 15 to 20 mins, would help ease discomfort and help with healing.
In addition, applying a mild topical antibiotic to the area may also help eg neosporin or fucindin. This can be used along with topical lidocaine if needed (if there is significant discomfort
An oral anti inflammatory pain medication may also speed up healing. eg naproxen, cataflam or ibruprofen
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Could I use triple antibiotic ointment?
Brief Answer:
yes, this can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, you can use this as well
yes, this can be used
Detailed Answer:
HI
Yes, you can use this as well
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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