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A member asked:

Vulva itching, should i wash with detol?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I would not: Dettol liquid antiseptic / disinfectant may cause even more irritation and throw off ph.

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/1/2014

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