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Will i get infection from hand sanitizer being on my bottom? on the road spring break :{}

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Dr. Maureen Mays
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What?: You have hand sanitizer on your bottom? Why? In general, i would avoid application of anything (except soap/water) to the genital area. However, we will need more information in order to answer you.
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