A pediatric emergency doctor has issued a serious warning about a turmeric soap that’s going viral on TikTok right now – and why you should avoid using it on certain areas.
The video was posted this week by Florida-based doctor Meghan Martin, who goes by the username @beachgem10 on social media.
Dr. Martin often takes to TikTok to share her children’s safety tips, provide guidance for the flu and cold season, and break down medical news.
This time, however, she was taking serious issue with a product that has been gaining momentum online.
‘If you would like to avoid a potentially embarrassing emergency department visit, even more so, if you would like to avoid your lady bits being absolutely on fire, we need to have a quick talk,’ Martin began the video.
‘In a corner of TikTok that my algorithm is not privy to, there is a viral turmeric soap that people are using on their face and bodies to help remove acne, even skin tone, improve glow,’ she said.
‘I’m not sure about any of those claims, but there’s a group of people that are using it in their nether regions.’
According to Verywell Health, turmeric soap can indeed have many benefits to it, including brightening the skin tone – but only if used in certain areas.
The video was posted this week by Florida-based doctor Meghan Martin, who goes by the username @beachgem10 on social media
According to Verywell Health, turmeric soap can indeed have many benefits to it, including brightening the skin tone – but only if used in certain areas
The doctor explained that recently, she’s seen many patients come in whose private parts were ‘on fire’ and ‘inflamed’ due to using the soap down there.
Dr. Martin shared that she’s also seen some people use the soap on their ‘back door’ to remove discoloration, but she doesn’t recommend that, as it can have the same inflammatory effect.
‘Everyone has different skin types and responds differently to different products,’ the doctor explained.
So, what should you use instead?
‘But in general, in the lady bits, the inner portions, just warm water and a washcloth is appropriate, even on the outer portions of the front and the back,’ she advised.
‘If you’re going to use a soap, a hypoallergenic, non-fragranced, mild soap is appropriate,’ the doctor continued.
‘Something stronger can cause dryness, itchiness, and potentially inflammation, which can be very uncomfortable.’
She also stressed the importance of going to the doctor if you feel like something is wrong – no matter how embarrassing it may seem.
‘If you’re going to use a soap, a hypoallergenic, non-fragranced, mild soap is appropriate,’ the doctor continued
‘If you wait two days, things are only gonna get worse, and it’s gonna be harder for the both of us,’ Martin shared.
‘There’s no need to be embarrassed or ashamed.’
In the comments section of the video, many people shared their own advice.
‘And don’t use peppermint soap either. I know they advertise it’s supposed to cool but let’s stick to good old fashioned soap,’ one person advised.
Another agreed, ‘Dove sensitive bar soap is the only way to go!!’
‘Probably going to have to make the same PSA about all these glycolic acid products I’ve started seeing,’ someone else typed.
