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First Brazilian laser hair removal treatment 1 month ago. Since then, I've had a burning sensation in my inner labia.

spring66Oct 27, 2017
After 5 days I called and was told to take Benadryl and apply hydrocortisone cream. After 11 days I called back and was told never to put that cream there and to use aloe. Now a month later, I still feel a mild discomfort that comes and goes, but it looks normal, so have not seen a doctor. Could this be permanent??

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Dr. Monika Soni, MD
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Answered on Dec 31, 2018
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