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Painless abrasions (?)
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University of Washington
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Painless abrasions (?)
by mortified, Aug 27, 2005 12:00AM
Hi Doctor,
First off, I would like to thank you for your time and most of all for answering my questions.
For once, this is not herpes-related.
As mentioned on previous posts, Ive been concerned about herpes and I have look at myself with a mirror almost everyday. I have brushed it off but I thought I should ask in case if it is a concern.
Ive looked at my inner labia and i noticed that the left inner lip looks like it has abrasions. (maybe its in my head or maybe i just think there is something wrong) but it looks like its raw, like the flesh has been stretched, torn a bit/worn away. i touched it - and it doesnt hurt or sting. ive used soap and it doesnt hurt at all.
this is crazy but, is there such a thing as a painless abrasion? i mean IF my inner labia looks like the flesh has been torn or worn away/fissures/abrasions etc if those things are really there - it should hurt shouldnt it?
In your experience - have you heard of anything like this? i applied vaseline on it - im not sure if thats going to do any good. Please tell me what you think.
thank you again for your time
First off, I would like to thank you for your time and most of all for answering my questions.
For once, this is not herpes-related.
As mentioned on previous posts, Ive been concerned about herpes and I have look at myself with a mirror almost everyday. I have brushed it off but I thought I should ask in case if it is a concern.
Ive looked at my inner labia and i noticed that the left inner lip looks like it has abrasions. (maybe its in my head or maybe i just think there is something wrong) but it looks like its raw, like the flesh has been stretched, torn a bit/worn away. i touched it - and it doesnt hurt or sting. ive used soap and it doesnt hurt at all.
this is crazy but, is there such a thing as a painless abrasion? i mean IF my inner labia looks like the flesh has been torn or worn away/fissures/abrasions etc if those things are really there - it should hurt shouldnt it?
In your experience - have you heard of anything like this? i applied vaseline on it - im not sure if thats going to do any good. Please tell me what you think.
thank you again for your time
Doctor's Answer
by H. Hunter Handsfield, M.D., Aug 27, 2005 12:00AM
, Aug 27, 2005 12:00AM
I can't help you further. An online doc is not the way to deal with the many symptoms and concerns you have expressed. You need to see a health care provider, to address not only your symptoms but the apparently abnormal level of anxiety that probably explains most of your concerns (except the initial soreness, which probably was a yeast infection).
HHH, MD
HHH, MD
I just wanted a second opinion.