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Suggest Treatment For Soreness And Irritation On The Labia
Question: Last night I had a shower and washed my hair. This morning my labia feels sore and irritated, probably from the shampoo. What is the best method to soothe my labia. Should I just leave it to gradually heal or is there something I can use to help heal it.
Brief Answer:
Mild steroid locally
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns .
You can use antiallergic medications like levocetrizine orally.
You can apply mild steroid ointment like mometasone locally on labia to get relief from irritation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Mild steroid locally
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns .
You can use antiallergic medications like levocetrizine orally.
You can apply mild steroid ointment like mometasone locally on labia to get relief from irritation.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Practicing since :2009
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