Post Date August, 27 2023
We know that vulvar itching is very common, and vulvar itching is an annoying disease. Many patients suffer from vulvar itching, which has many hazards. People should be aware of its symptoms and pay attention to diagnostic considerations.
How is external genital itching caused?
1. Irritation of sensitive substances can cause itching of the female external genitalia. Allergy to topical medication throughout the body or external genitalia, causing itching of the external genitalia. Infectious diseases: trichomonal vaginitis and fungal vaginitis, too much leucorrhea, and leucorrhea stimulates vulva itching
2. The vaginal care method is incorrect, causing itching in the female vulva. High concentration cleaning solution is commonly used to clean the vagina, which can promote the normal growth of vaginal flora and reduce the inhibitory effect of pathogenic bacteria.
3. Menstrual factors cause itching in the female vulva. Experts point out that due to menstrual blood flowing through the vagina, it hinders normal vaginal acidity and alkalinity, and hidden pathogen infections can cause external genital itching.
4. Wearing uncomfortable clothes can cause itching in the female genitalia. I usually like to wear synthetic fiber pants or use menstrual bands made of rubber or plastic. The external genitalia skin is poorly ventilated, soaked in sweat, and itchy.
5. Local lesions in the external genitalia cause itching in the female external genitalia. Skin diseases of the vulva, such as eczema of the vulva, neurodermatitis, chronic vulvar malnutrition, and vulvar tumors, can all cause itching of the vulva.
What is the harm of external genital itching?
1. When female genital itching is severe, it is not easy to cure and is prone to recurrence, leading to premature birth, fetal infection, and deformities.
2. Pruritus of the external genitalia can also cause marital discord, and itching of the external genitalia can affect sexual life in couples.
3. Inducing genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, perirenal inflammation, sexual intercourse pain, etc., long-term failure to heal can lead to multiple diseases occurring simultaneously.
4. When external genital itching is severe, it can affect the work, study, life, and sleep of female friends. Women are in great pain because of sitting restlessly.
How to treat external genital itching?
1. General treatment
Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the external genitalia clean and dry, and avoid scratching. Don't scald with hot water, don't use soap. When infected, potassium permanganate solution can be used for sitz baths, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited. Clothing, especially underwear. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.
2. Etiological treatment
Eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching, such as trichomonas, mold infection or diabetes
