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A member asked:

Can rubbing alcohol tight my vigina .is it work properly and any side affect?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Do not use rubbing alcohol in the vagina.

Dr Pasniciuc agreed

Answered 3/18/2023

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

That is likely to cause damage to the mucosa, talk to your doc in case having symptoms and before trying any remedies.

Answered 3/18/2023

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