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How To Get Rid Of Abrasion Near Clitoris?
I have an abrasion (I can t think of a better word for it) near my clitoris. It has increased from 1 cm to about 2cm over the last couple of months. I think I aquired it while jogging. I switched to seamless underwear, and don t wear cotton when I run so that the moisture wicks away to avoid chaffing. But it keeps getting worse. I have been putting neosporin on it once each day, because I m not sure what else to do. There are times when I don t notice it at all for several days to a week, and other times it is fairly painful. Do you have any advice?
Fri, 29 Apr 2016
Hallow Dear,
I can empathize your discomfort. Clitoris is a very sensitive organ.
You are very rightly applying Neosporin ointment; just increase its frequency to 4 hourly application.
You have to give complete rest to the part for healing. Please stop any activities sitting astride. Avoiding using underwear till the lesion heals would be advisable. You may use some soft cotton over the vulva for protection.
Lukewarm or cold sits bath with Povodon iodine (Betadine or Wokadine like products) will help healing. Povidon iodine is non-irritant iodine which does not hurt.
Lacobacilli perineal wash like Lactacyd would definitely help you.
Please keep the part dry.
I hope this helps you. For any more difficulties, you may ask me Direct question.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
I can empathize your discomfort. Clitoris is a very sensitive organ.
You are very rightly applying Neosporin ointment; just increase its frequency to 4 hourly application.
You have to give complete rest to the part for healing. Please stop any activities sitting astride. Avoiding using underwear till the lesion heals would be advisable. You may use some soft cotton over the vulva for protection.
Lukewarm or cold sits bath with Povodon iodine (Betadine or Wokadine like products) will help healing. Povidon iodine is non-irritant iodine which does not hurt.
Lacobacilli perineal wash like Lactacyd would definitely help you.
Please keep the part dry.
I hope this helps you. For any more difficulties, you may ask me Direct question.
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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