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I have a dry flaky peeling itchy patch of skin on my vagina after i cut myself while shaving. its been there for a while now. i have not had sex. what should i do?

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See a GYN MD: The area may still be healing or not. See a gyn md to be certain.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Infection: If the area is not getting better or is spreading, it might be possible that you have impetigo. I would have it checked by your doctor.

Answered 1/23/2013

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Dr. Kristi Kohl answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Epidermis: Shaving can irritate the epidermis and cause it to hypertrophy (skin cells pile up instead of sloughing off like normal skin does). This can cause a dry patch. Use a topical cream such as aquaphor to decrease the dryness in that area. If that doesn't work, see your doctor as it may be caused by other problems.

Answered 10/4/2016

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