Question 1

after sex, the inner lip near my urethra was raw, became red, and burned. i believe it is an abrasion. what can i do or use to heal this? ointments?

Accepted Answer

Sex abrasion: Assuming the burning is  slight and superficial, you may be right. If burning on urination, it may be UTI. If burning lasts more than a day or so, see your provider to exclude infection.
 I like 'no treatment' when a minor problem will get better on its own. Use soap and water to keep the area clean.
 Prevention with OTC lubes is pretty obvious advice and may enhance the experience anyway.

Question 2

what is foban cream used for? can i use it for an abrasion?

Accepted Answer

Foban Cream: Foban cream is a topical treatment for bacterial skin infections. It could be used for an abrasion that is infected.

Question 3

recently i have met with an accident and there is abrasion over face how do i know if it will heal by itself or should i use some type of cream ?

Accepted Answer

Scars;VitaminE: Life holds no guarantees as we know, but vitamin e oil placed directly on the scar regularly can help to fade or remove the scar.  You can get a bottle of it in the drug store.  It's inexpensive and worth a try; just be patient.  See doctor to make sure all is well and to avoid infection.

Question 4

can fucicort cream use on armpit if i have armpit abrasion?

Accepted Answer

Fucicort cream is a: topical steroid and if put on abraded skin it can irritate it and delay healing. I would use topical antibiotic ointment and see derm if not clear in a week or 2

Question 5

can i use my same contact lenses that caused me corneal abrasion?

Accepted Answer

No: Should not since the contact lens may be torn or have some problem  if it caused an abrasion.

Question 6

can i use my contact lenses a day after my corneal abrasion feels normal?

Accepted Answer

Contact lens wear: Usually when the eyes are back to feeling normal and the patient has been off antibiotics for 48 hours it should be safe to resume contact lens wear ( with a new contact) if the contact could be implicated in the source of discomfort. Such is the case of infection, rather than abrasion.

Question 7

i had corneal abrasions on both eyes back in 2010 and it took about a month to heal. i haven't worn contacts since.  can i use contacts again?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Were the abrasions do to contact lens abuse?  If not, you can certainly try again.  If contact lens technique or wear schedule were in error. Then you can try after a little re-education to prevent what got you into trouble in 2010.

Question 8

i have a small red abrasion on the shaft of my penis. i bought antibiotic ointment yesterday. anything i need to worry about?

Accepted Answer

Likely okay: Keep the area clean. Apply the cream 2-3x/d as needed &amp; minimize penile use (just pee) &amp; this should heal easily in a week or so. Get in for an evaluation if the area seems to become red/swollen/painful.

Question 9

is it ok to use neosporin with pain reliever on the outside of my eyelid? i have a small abrasion there.

Accepted Answer

Yes: These two should not interact.
Wish you good health! - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex, if you have sex.

Question 10

i was diagnosed with corneal eye abrasions and given erythromicin ointment. i put it in thursday and it is now sunday, my eye is still blurry. ?

Accepted Answer

Healing time: It will take 1-2 weeks for your vision to return completely to normal.

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After sex, the inner lip near my urethra was raw, became red, and burned. i believe it is an abrasion. what can i do or use to heal this? ointments?

A member asked:

What is foban cream used for? can i use it for an abrasion?

A member asked:

Recently i have met with an accident and there is abrasion over face how do i know if it will heal by itself or should i use some type of cream ?

A member asked:

Can fucicort cream use on armpit if i have armpit abrasion?

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Can i use my same contact lenses that caused me corneal abrasion?

A member asked:

Can i use my contact lenses a day after my corneal abrasion feels normal?

A member asked:

I had corneal abrasions on both eyes back in 2010 and it took about a month to heal. i haven't worn contacts since. can i use contacts again?

A member asked:

I have a small red abrasion on the shaft of my penis. i bought antibiotic ointment yesterday. anything i need to worry about?

A member asked:

Is it ok to use neosporin with pain reliever on the outside of my eyelid? i have a small abrasion there.

A member asked:

I was diagnosed with corneal eye abrasions and given erythromicin ointment. i put it in thursday and it is now sunday, my eye is still blurry. ?

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