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Suggest Treatment For Torn Skin Between The Vagina And Anus
Question: It seems as though while doing squats i have broken the skin between the vagina and the anus. Its not bleeding but it is an open cut. What should I do to make sure that it heals properly and not get infected by my bowel movements? Also, should I use vaseline to protect it like a regular cut? I want to be extra cautious because I was just recently treated for having two bad bacteria in my vagina.
Brief Answer:
Your instincts are correct regarding self treatment
Detailed Answer:
So you have a splitting of the skin between the vagina and rectum. I have no doubt that this will heal, but you need to do the following:
1. You must stop doing squats while this heals
2. You must not have intercourse until this is healed
3. After bowel movements, I would irrigate the area with a squirt bottle containing warm water and blot it dry. After this, apply a barrier ointment / antibacterial cream - vaseline, bacitracin, desitin are examples. Find one that works and stick with that
4. Once this is healed, schedule a return visit with your OB/GYN to re-examine the area and make sure that the prior infections are properly treated. For example, an untreated vaginal yeast infections will cause inflammation and splitting of the skin as you have described.
Please let me know if this helps.
Dr. Raichle
Your instincts are correct regarding self treatment
Detailed Answer:
So you have a splitting of the skin between the vagina and rectum. I have no doubt that this will heal, but you need to do the following:
1. You must stop doing squats while this heals
2. You must not have intercourse until this is healed
3. After bowel movements, I would irrigate the area with a squirt bottle containing warm water and blot it dry. After this, apply a barrier ointment / antibacterial cream - vaseline, bacitracin, desitin are examples. Find one that works and stick with that
4. Once this is healed, schedule a return visit with your OB/GYN to re-examine the area and make sure that the prior infections are properly treated. For example, an untreated vaginal yeast infections will cause inflammation and splitting of the skin as you have described.
Please let me know if this helps.
Dr. Raichle
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