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During a shower today, some very hot water got into my vagina and caused some burning sensation.can it cause cancer and can i use bacitracin ointment?

Q: during a shower today, some very hot water got into my vagina and caused some burning sensation.can it cause cancer and can i use bacitracin ointment?

No and no: I&#x27;m sorry you got a burn. You&#x27;d do well to turn the water temperature down in your shower, but the heat exposure isn&#x27;t going to give you cancer. If you have a simple, visible burn, simple first aid is sufficient, otherwise simply keep the area clean.

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No and no: I'm sorry you got a burn. You'd do well to turn the water temperature down in your shower, but the heat exposure isn't going to give you cancer. If you have a simple, visible burn, simple first aid is sufficient, otherwise simply keep the area clean.

Answered 7/16/2018

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A member asked:

During a shower today, some very hot water got into my vagina and caused some burning sensation.can it cause cancer and can i use bacitracin ointment?

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