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I nicked myself with some scissors right between the flaps where penis and scrotum meet. the cut has gone a variety of colors in the red-white area. i wiped it with ehtyl and put a bandaid on it. should i keep activity low and how quick will it heal?

Q: i nicked myself with some scissors right between the flaps where penis and scrotum meet. the cut has gone a variety of colors in the red-white area. i wiped it with ehtyl and put a bandaid on it. should i keep activity low and how quick will it heal?

: It will heal exactly the same as a cut anywhere on your body. Just keep the area clean and dry. Not sure what you mean by "activity" (sex?). But it doesn't matter; no health risk.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

It will heal exactly the same as a cut anywhere on your body. Just keep the area clean and dry. Not sure what you mean by "activity" (sex?). But it doesn't matter; no health risk.

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Answered 3/28/2021

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A member asked:

I nicked myself with some scissors right between the flaps where penis and scrotum meet. the cut has gone a variety of colors in the red-white area. i wiped it with ehtyl and put a bandaid on it. should i keep activity low and how quick will it heal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Kratzberg and 2 doctors agreed

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