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I was scratching (my vagina) to hard then the other day noticed my skin was really pink on the sides then yesterday i noticed that it looked like i scratched the skin off and was "raw" looking and had like white/dry skin around. what can i put on it? some

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Irritation cream: Each pharmacy will have several over the counter creams available for vaginal itch and irritation. Any of these can be used to start. If not improved you need to see a Gynecologist. the underlying cause of genital itch can be evaluated.

Answered 11/22/2015

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A member asked:

I was scratching (my vagina) to hard then the other day noticed my skin was really pink on the sides then yesterday i noticed that it looked like i scratched the skin off and was "raw" looking and had like white/dry skin around. what can i put on it? some

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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