Genital Hygiene

Maintaining good genital hygiene helps prevent infection and the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases. Wash your genitals with mild soap and water. Avoid using fragrant and harsh soaps and hot water to clean your genital area. Always pat dry with a soft towel and avoid rubbing the area.

  
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What could be the reason for severe vaginal itching while passing urine?

Query: Hello doctor, I am having severe itching in my vagina when I pass urine. I am taking medicines for the past seven days, but no results. And with the same, I am having piles problem as well. I have done my urine test. Please help.  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I just read your query. You did not mention your urine report here. It will help me in prescribing accurate treatment and you did not mention your medicines that you are taking for your infection. Anyways first of all itching can be due to some sort of infection or m...  Read Full »

I noticed flaking skin beneath my foreskin and did not take a shower after sex. Did it become flaky due to the discharge left after sex?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently returned from a camping trip and noticed flaking skin underneath my foreskin. I did not take a shower after sex. Did my foreskin get damaged due to the discharge left after sex?  Read Full »


Answer: Hello, Welcome back to icliniq.com. From the attached images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). I can see that you have flaking skin due to friction or moisture because you mentioned that you did not clean your penis after sex. The discharge might have gotten stuck there and c...  Read Full »

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