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Does A Cut On My Labia Need Immediate Medical Attention?
I was riding a motorcycle (a ninja) today and I went off a small enbankment and I think I must have slammed my crutch into the gas tank. There is now a small dark purple bruise and a small cut on my labia. Should I see a dr about it or will it just heal on it s own?
Hello dear Understand your concern Cut in labia and small dark purple bruise is due to stretching injury that produce inflammatory reaction and lead to bruise. Take the following care:
Apply antiseptic like bacitracin or neosporine every 6 hourly. If you have swelling, You can also use hydrocortisone ointment to reduce the swelling. Sitz bath with leukewarm water with added providine iodine. (three times per day) Avoid exercise and any activity/position that hurt the labia and pelvic region. You can protect the cut part with pure cotton soft cover. V-Vaginal wash application also help in maintaining the proper hygiene. Avoid sweasts in injured area and wear pure cotton loose undergarments. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar
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Does A Cut On My Labia Need Immediate Medical Attention?
Hello dear Understand your concern Cut in labia and small dark purple bruise is due to stretching injury that produce inflammatory reaction and lead to bruise. Take the following care: Apply antiseptic like bacitracin or neosporine every 6 hourly. If you have swelling, You can also use hydrocortisone ointment to reduce the swelling. Sitz bath with leukewarm water with added providine iodine. (three times per day) Avoid exercise and any activity/position that hurt the labia and pelvic region. You can protect the cut part with pure cotton soft cover. V-Vaginal wash application also help in maintaining the proper hygiene. Avoid sweasts in injured area and wear pure cotton loose undergarments. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar