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Soreguy wrote:For a BM it can be helpful but not at other times.
Vaseline can cause itching due to moisture, and unlike water based lubricants can harbour bacteria.
The best thing I found is to just keep the area as clean as possible, this helped immensely with pain.
And by keeping it clean I mean actually get in there a bit without causing bleeding, and blot with water on a tissue or 2 around the tip of your pinky and clean the tear, not witch hazel or anything with alcohol as the former contains the latter and alcohol is not good for wound healing.
fissurepaingy wrote:I just thought maybe it would do wonders while making a BM since it would protect the wound and prevent the BM from further damaging it and hindering healing? Also, I've noticed that in the mornings, the area is really dry,
Dawn wrote:I never got an infection and it's been 8 months since my surgery
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