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Suggest Treatment For Cut On Inner Labia
Question: Me and my boyfriend were dry humping (both of us still had underwear on) one night. Theres was no penetration, or exchange of bodily fluids. Afterwards I noticed a tear on the hood of my clit. When I urinated, it stung. Apparently I have a cut inside my labia and its red - like carpet burn. Perhaps we were too rough and I rubbed my sensitive skin raw. My "routine" for using the restroom now is after urinating, I pour some lukewarm water over the vagina(making sure it also pours inside the labia flaps), then apply some hydrogen peroxide and let it dry abit before I pull up my underwear. I also try to rest as much as I can. Im on day 2, the small cut on the hood of my clit seems to be healing but I cant say the same for the inner labia. It looks the same and Im afraid the urine might be irritating it. Theres no blood, or pain when I move about (other than sensitive to touch and when I urinate). Ive read that this can heal in a few days on its own but I want to be sure Im treating this correctly. What's worse, Im about to start my menstrual so Im guessing Ill have to increase the cleaning? Can I put vaseline so the blood from my menstrual (&urine) wont continue to irritate the raw skin? Im aware this will take quite awhile to heal but how many days til I see improvement? Any recommendations to treating it?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
It seems that you have first -degree vaginal tears,that involves only the skin around vaginal opening.These tears heal completely in few weeks and don't require specific treatment.
The symptoms of burning and pain will improve in some days to 1 week. To ease any discomfort during urination, pour warm water over your vulva as you're passing urine.
Warm baths can also help.
You should avoid having intercourse until the tear is completely healed.
You can apply vaseline safely.It won't cause any problem. Desitin cream (zinc oxide cream) applied on the cuts can ease the discomfort.Vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel can also be helpful.
Wear loose cotton underwear.
So ,just wash the genital area with warm water and apply any of the above creams to soothe the cuts.
It will heal on its own for 1-2 weeks.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
It seems that you have first -degree vaginal tears,that involves only the skin around vaginal opening.These tears heal completely in few weeks and don't require specific treatment.
The symptoms of burning and pain will improve in some days to 1 week. To ease any discomfort during urination, pour warm water over your vulva as you're passing urine.
Warm baths can also help.
You should avoid having intercourse until the tear is completely healed.
You can apply vaseline safely.It won't cause any problem. Desitin cream (zinc oxide cream) applied on the cuts can ease the discomfort.Vitamin E oil or aloe vera gel can also be helpful.
Wear loose cotton underwear.
So ,just wash the genital area with warm water and apply any of the above creams to soothe the cuts.
It will heal on its own for 1-2 weeks.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any other question or doubts to clarify.I will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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