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A member asked:

Used rubbing alcohol as a douche in hopes of killing yeast infection. anything i should worry about (vaginal)?

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No: If you have persistent symptoms see a DR. Do not repeat the alcohol. It could case alcohol poisoning.

Answered 5/29/2018

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