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Have Rubs Or Cuts In Labia, Itchiness With Burning Sensation. Help?
Hi I ve got rubs on my outta labia which I previously had a month ago,it is up the top and symmetrical to where I had my hood pierced,their is no blister it s just a flat red cut/rub,I took my piercing out and it went within a day, but I m very itchy and burning sensation on top of vagina and down sides to my anus , no burning wen I pee or flu symptoms , YYYY@YYYY tonight I ve have scratched a lot and made it bleed in same place
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Sun, 3 Feb 2013
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Hello!
As you describe it can be contact dermatitis because is symmetrical where you have piercing.
Successful contact dermatitis treatment consists primarily of identifying factors.
You should use wet compresses and anti-itch creams,can help your skin and reduce inflammation.Usually resolves in 2-4 weeks.
If the symptoms do not reduce within time you should consult to your doctor.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF
As you describe it can be contact dermatitis because is symmetrical where you have piercing.
Successful contact dermatitis treatment consists primarily of identifying factors.
You should use wet compresses and anti-itch creams,can help your skin and reduce inflammation.Usually resolves in 2-4 weeks.
If the symptoms do not reduce within time you should consult to your doctor.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR SELF
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