The short answer For a minor cut or scrape on the outer genital skin, like a shaving nick, a thin layer of triple antibiotic ointment on the external skin is generally fine for a few days. But two limits matter: it is for external skin only, not inside the vagina or on any mucous membrane, … Read more
Do this first In the US, call Poison Control now at 1-800-222-1222. It is free, confidential, staffed 24 hours a day, and they will give you advice for your exact situation. It is the single most useful thing you can do while you read the rest of this. Call 911 (US) or 999 (UK), or … Read more
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