Question 1

i cut from shaving near my vagina. hurt for a few days then went away. but almost a week later i got painful lymph node on my groin. are they related?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The white blood cells that effectively took care of the "shaving cut" infection has carried the  products to the lymph node for destruction. That is why the lymph node is enlarged. Hair removal creams (depilatories) are less traumatic and carry decreased risk for infection in an area replete with sensitive tissues and blood vessels.

Question 2

i have a small cut from shaving on my upper lip. how do i keep it from getting infected?

Accepted Answer

Very easy: Wash with water, keep it clean, and apply 
triple antibiotic  ointment twice daily.

Question 3

i have a cut from shaving on the lip of my vagina that won't heal its been there for almost two months, how  do i get it to heal?

Accepted Answer

Zinc & topical silve: Slow wound healing may indicate zinc deficiency. U can take 50mg daily for a mth.  Also get silver sol gel or other topical colloidal silver as an antibiotic.  Or u could try neosporin.

Question 4

i had oral sex and i had a small wound on my penis where he licked me (not bleeding, it was a small epidermal cut from shaving my penies). is that risky for hiv transmission from saliva to small wound? i didn't see any amount of blood in saliva?

Accepted Answer

: HIV can be transmitted in that way. Pl get yourself tested. Recommend know HIV status of person before risky sexual contact.

Question 5

tss from shaving? cut my leg shaving and won't stop bleeding. cleaned with alcohol and held pressure. bandaged. help :(

Accepted Answer

Hold pressure: In general a shaving cut shouldn't be too deep. If you just hold firm continuous pressure  without letting up on it for at least 5-10 minutes the bleeding should stop, if you don't have an underlying problem with your clotting ability or aren't taking any medications that would interfere with your clotting factors. Toxic shock syndrome is unlikely to occur within an hour of a shaving cut.

Question 6

can you get hiv/aids or sti if you have a cut on your genitals from shaving and get vaginal fluids or even blood on the cut during sex?

Accepted Answer

: Nobody can say the risk is truly zero, but there has never been a reported case of it happening. So you can consider the risk zero for all practical purposes. And few sexually active women have HIV so that's also in your favor. I see no need for testing.

Question 7

why do shaving cuts bleed so much ?

Accepted Answer

Shaving cuts/nicks: The face is highly vascular, i.e., it has lots of blood vessels; so a nick or cut will bleed profusely unless you apply direct pressure to it or assist the clotting process with a styptic pencil (aluminum sulfate) which helps constrict blood vessels and stop bleeding.

Question 8

i cut myself while shaving my underarms how do i treat it?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If it's just a nick, apply some kleenex till it stops bleeding. If it is bigger you may to apply a band aid or something like that. Keep an eye on it in case it doesn't stop bleeding or looks like it is getting more red and inflamed.

Question 9

i got a cut shaving about a week ago and it hasn't healed but it's grown larger (like a think layer of skin off) and there are sores appearing. ?

Accepted Answer

Infection?: If this cut is one week old and is seemingly getting worse and not better, then this may have become infected.  You should have an evaluation to see if you need an antibiotic.

Question 10

what to do if i cut my leg really bad while shaving help?

Accepted Answer

Wound care: Stop bleeding by applying pressure. Rinse wound w clean water. Clean surrounding skin w soap &amp; water on wash cloth.  Apply antibiotic ointment. Initially cover w bandage until some healing has occurred. Change bandage when soiled/ wet or at least daily. Need tetanus shot if you haven't had one in last 10 years, don't know

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A member asked:

I cut from shaving near my vagina. hurt for a few days then went away. but almost a week later i got painful lymph node on my groin. are they related?

A member asked:

I have a small cut from shaving on my upper lip. how do i keep it from getting infected?

A member asked:

I have a cut from shaving on the lip of my vagina that won't heal its been there for almost two months, how do i get it to heal?

A member asked:

I had oral sex and i had a small wound on my penis where he licked me (not bleeding, it was a small epidermal cut from shaving my penies). is that risky for hiv transmission from saliva to small wound? i didn't see any amount of blood in saliva?

A member asked:

Tss from shaving? cut my leg shaving and won't stop bleeding. cleaned with alcohol and held pressure. bandaged. help :(

A member asked:

Can you get hiv/aids or sti if you have a cut on your genitals from shaving and get vaginal fluids or even blood on the cut during sex?

A member asked:

Why do shaving cuts bleed so much ?

A member asked:

I cut myself while shaving my underarms how do i treat it?

A member asked:

I got a cut shaving about a week ago and it hasn't healed but it's grown larger (like a think layer of skin off) and there are sores appearing. ?

A member asked:

What to do if i cut my leg really bad while shaving help?

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