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I experienced an allergic reaction to the water i bathed recently and scratched my whole body for 2 days to the extent of using a soft brush to scratch. as a result of scratches does it make my body prone to infections incase of sexual intercourse?
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scratching can lessen the skin protective function, and if there are open skin areas, it can increase the risk of infection, including sexually transmitted infections especially if unprotected sexual intercourse. If there is still itching, ask your provider and with a history and examination and maybe some lab tests, a treatment plan for the itch can help keep your skin and immune system healthy.
Answered 9/7/2023
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