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Witch hazel

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sandra01720
sandra01720

I bought some distilled witch hazel (topical astringent) with some alcohol in it. Is that the right product? I really want to get on top of my sore swollen clit. Sigh

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  • samantha1970
    samantha1970 sandra01720

    Posted

    Hi,

    i use the witch hazel neat and have no problems. I think different people manage different lotion and potions, whatever works best for you. Good luck

    • sandra01720
      sandra01720 samantha1970

      Posted

      Got to get some witch hazel. Called a health food store and found some without alcohol.
    • samantha1970
      samantha1970 sandra01720

      Posted

      Great, mine is 100% from Boots and for me it has never stung. I've been happy myself with it. Good luck x
  • kathy46259
    kathy46259 sandra01720

    Posted

    wouldn't the alcohol burn?

    I use the clear caladril like my mum used for chicken pox.  Stops the itch, I also put on a triple antibiotic cream (over the counter) to help heal and all of this does help without using the seroids.  I found that the steriod ointment was thinning out the skin.

    • renee77108
      renee77108 kathy46259

      Posted

      Manuka honey 15% or higher also has amazing healing properties...medically acknowledged.  If I'm sore or have a split I use a pea size amount (recommened by another contributor) at bedtime and slip on a pair of cotton panties. Depending on how bad I am it sometimes only takes one night...but other times 2 or 3 nights of use. It is expensive, but a tiny jar will last a long, long time. I take the small amount out with a clean cotton swab.
    • renee77108
      renee77108 sandra01720

      Posted

      Yes, you put it anywhere you are having issues. It is sticky...which is why you want to wear the cotton undies.  If it doesn't work for you (but it should)...you can always use it up on your morning English muffin. smile 
  • renee77108
    renee77108 sandra01720

    Posted

    It will work...however, it will sting a bit.  I've used it in a spray bottle this way and it will make you wince...but calms down rather quickly...especially after patting dry and applying a dab of the aloe vera gel.  You can find the pure witch hazel in some health food stores...I dilute this with 15% purified or distilled water in a small spray bottle...it won't sting.  You can also find it on amazon and have it delivered to you.
  • sheila49099
    sheila49099 sandra01720

    Posted

    The only place I put alcohol is in my mouth.......

    The lower regions are for other things

  • sam18386
    sam18386 sandra01720

    Posted

    Don't use anything like that you should be seen by your doctor or your nurse and quickly, the vagina should be self-cleansing!
    • renee77108
      renee77108 sam18386

      Posted

      You don't douche with it...only topically.  Would never suggest that!
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