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Is it okay to shave while having a yeast infection?
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Candidal vaginitis: I am assuming you mean your genitalia? If you are being treated, the risk of furthering infection would be minimal, but best to wait until the infection has been effectively eliminated.
Answered 2/15/2016
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consider waiting: Until course of treatment is complete and ensure that the area to be treated is not swollen, red, hot or sore. Otherwise yeast can be spread to your razor and can be transmitted to other areas that you shave.
Answered 4/13/2016
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