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My nails are long and i cut the part between inner labia and outer labia when i was wiping after going to toilet. it's bleeding and it hurts! help?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Cold compression: Apply cold compresses to stop the bleeding. Use an antibiotic ointment daily afterwards. If bleeding persists see your physician.

Answered 3/25/2014

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Relax: This will heal quickly. It must have stopped bleeding by now. Keep lubricated --- vaseline is easy. Consider cutting your nails.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

My nails are long and i cut the part between inner labia and outer labia when i was wiping after going to toilet. it's bleeding and it hurts! help?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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