A member asked:

I used nair on my vagina and it burns so bad. the area is red and swollen and irritated. and it's very painful... what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

See a GYN MD: Unfortunately, you may have been "burned" by the Nair and a GYN MD needs to see the area to make sure that it is not secondarily infected. At that visit medication can be prescribed for pain and "burning".

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/3/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Don't use Nair there: Rinse with cool water - and if this is your vagina that is involved - I agree with medical assessment.

Dr Ingram agreed

Answered 6/3/2017

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A member asked:

I used nair on my vagina and it burns so bad. the area is red and swollen and irritated. and it's very painful... what should i do?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Ingram agreed

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