Many people believe that lemon contains a lot of acid, which has the ability to kill bacteria, so using lemon juice to wash or "sinfect" the private area will help eliminate inflammation and itchy fungus without using medicine. This concept may sound reasonable, but in reality it contains many health risks.
Strong acids are not medicine
The closed area has its own microbiome and pH, acting as a natural barrier against harmful bacteria. When strong acidic substances such as lemon juice are introduced, this balance is easily broken.
Dr. Mary Jane Minkin - professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University (USA) - said: "There is no scientific evidence that lemon juice can treat gynecological infections. Conversely, strong acids can damage the mucous membranes and kill beneficial bacteria.
According to her, pH imbalance makes the intimate area dry and irritable, easily irritated, and creates conditions for bacteria and fungi to grow stronger. Small damage caused by acid also increases the risk of recurrence or prolongation of infection.
Consequences from self-healing habits
Clinical reality shows that many people after using lemon juice experience burning, painful urination, and prolonged itching. Some cases require longer treatment because the mucous membranes have been damaged before.
Dr. Amesh Adalja - an infectious disease expert at the Johns Hopkins Medical Security Center (USA) - warned: "Acid is not capable of distinguishing good or bad bacteria. Using acid solutions arbitrarily can make the risk of inflammation higher, not lower.
He emphasized that believing in word-of-mouth remedies makes many people slow to go to the doctor, miss the time for early treatment, leading to uncontrollable complications.
How to protect safety and science
Experts recommend that the private area should only be gently cleaned with clean water or appropriate specialized solution, without deep rinsing, without using strong cleaning substances. When abnormal signs such as itching, burning pain, changes in color or smell of vaginal discharge appear, early examination is needed to determine the cause and treat it properly.
Healthcare is not about trying right and wrong according to word of mouth. For sensitive issues such as inflammation, science and medical advice are always the safest path, instead of betting health on lemons in the kitchen.
The information in the article is for reference only, not for medical diagnosis or treatment. You should talk directly with your doctor for accurate and appropriate advice to your health condition.
