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Do feminine washes damage the skin down there?
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Feminine washes: Using feminine washes or douches can cause infections, states the american academy of family physicians. The active cleansing ingredients in feminine washes may cause the vagina to develop bacteria that results in bacterial vaginosis, a type of vaginal infection. This may be due to the feminine wash upsetting the balance of bacteria in the vagina and limiting some types while promoting others.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Potentially yes: Repeated and excessive use can cause irritation.
Answered 7/5/2012
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