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Small friction burn between clit & labia majora. bc of the location i can't get a bandaid to stick. i'm afraid it'll get infected cuz it can't air out

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

OK to wash: Rinse in shower. Apply vaseline or Aquaphor several times a day. If not healed in a few days, see GYN.

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

Small friction burn between clit & labia majora. bc of the location i can't get a bandaid to stick. i'm afraid it'll get infected cuz it can't air out

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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