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I m 22 yr old virgin. does soaking the vagina in potassium permanganate for 15 minutes 5 times a week can darken the vulva or inner labia? is it safe?
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Soaking: This can be very caustic to the skin. You can burn the area if the solution is too concentrated. It will temporarily stain skin a brown color. If you are using this without medical direction please stop. Even dilute solution can irritate skin and repeated use can cause burns.
Answered 4/22/2016
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