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I was washing my genitals with washing soap and it dried out my skin. will it get reversed if i stop using it? gyn told me to stop using it and instead use kids soap?
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Yes, it should improve without strong soap. You can use vaginal lubricant and moisturizer at the drug store in the mean time.
Answered 2/12/2022
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