A 32-year-old member asked:
Small red bump on vagina lip. sore, swollen, no itching. what is it? how to treat? can i put betamethasone dip cream on it?
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Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Razor irritation: You probably got razor irritation. Hopefully it's not infected. Do not put betamethasone. That's a steroid and may make it worse if infected. Just keep it clean and dry. If it gets worse, you may need an antibiotic.
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Dr. Ankush Bansalanswered
Internal Medicine 16 years experience
Razor irritation: You probably got razor irritation. Hopefully it's not infected. Do not put betamethasone. That's a steroid and may make it worse if infected. Just keep it clean and dry. If it gets worse, you may need an antibiotic.
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