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When you have a yeast infection, is it normal for inside of your butt to strip?can vaseline be used to heal?how long will it take to heal?
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Need antifungal: Yeast is a fungal infection. It may cause crack in skin. Vaseline will not work. If yeast infection confirmed, you need antifungal cream to cure.
Answered 7/6/2015
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