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  5. I was trimming my genital hair with scissors, and I accidentally nicked myself on the scrotum. The scissors were new and stainless steel. Its bleeding a bit but doesnt hurt much. How can I stop the bleeding and avoid getting an infection? Do you think I should see a doctor?

I was trimming my genital hair with scissors, and I accidentally nicked myself on the scrotum. The scissors were new and stainless steel. Its bleeding a bit but doesnt hurt much. How can I stop the bleeding and avoid getting an infection? Do you think I should see a doctor?

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I was trimming my genital hair with scissors, and I accidentally nicked myself on the scrotum. The scissors were new and stainless steel. Its bleeding a bit but doesnt hurt much. How can I stop the bleeding and avoid getting an infection? Do you think I should see a doctor?

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Last updated on 04 Jul 2025

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