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Being treated for vulvovaginitis caused by bacteria infection. what can i safely wash the area with that is not bar soap? don't want to reinfect area.
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Exteranal vulva wash: The vulvar skin can be washed with dove, caress, or ivory soap safely- or hibiclens and/or phisoderm
Answered 6/9/2018
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