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A member asked:

Received a brazilian wax today. isn't my first time. was new place. was stinging and now inner labia is red, hurts to wipe after going to the toilet?

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Please see: Please see your dermatologist for evaluation and to discuss treatment. This can cause an irritant dermatitis.

Answered 1/28/2021

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Irritant dermatitis : An irritant dermatitis has the symptoms you describe. Use unscented products only like dove or cerave product lines. See a dermatologist for a low potency prescription topical steroid cream to treat the rash.

Dr Ingram and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/21/2017

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