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Can Scar Area At Vagina Get Infected From Chlorinated Pool?

Dermatology question: Have lichen sclerosus diagnosed 6 yr ago by biopsy of episiotomy scar tissue. Four days ago attempted intercourse but pain and irritation at scar area, used organic lubricant on me but not on him, did not continue. Maybe I tore a tiny bit (did not visually check it out) because I did have a tiny tear from same attempt 4 mo ago with same partner and dermatologist told me area was healed. Since 4 says ago, tenderness, occasional burning in corner edge of vagina (scar area), have dry skin, dehydrated possibly. Currently was in chlorinated pool. Light bleeding after wiping genital area with toilet paper instead of using my organic wipes. Questions: is it ok to go in chlorinated pool right now and 2-3x per day for next 8 days....and, what to do before and after being in pool water? Could use sitz baths if it would help. Concern is if the tiny bleed area could opportune infection from chlorinated pool.
Tue, 3 Jan 2017
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.

I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You might have mild tear in skin of vulva, which might lead to infection in pool, so kindly avoid contact with pool water for one week. And you may take Sitz bath in dettol mixed water. Antibiotic course for one week and application of antibiotic cream might heal the tear.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilyas Patel, MD
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Can Scar Area At Vagina Get Infected From Chlorinated Pool?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You might have mild tear in skin of vulva, which might lead to infection in pool, so kindly avoid contact with pool water for one week. And you may take Sitz bath in dettol mixed water. Antibiotic course for one week and application of antibiotic cream might heal the tear. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilyas Patel, MD