Why is the outside of the vulva red and swollen?

Among many female patients with gynecological diseases, a large number of them actually have redness and swelling of the external vagina. In fact, redness and swelling of the vulva is one of the causes of a series of diseases caused by various unstable lesions. The redness and swelling of the vulva mainly manifests itself in the perineum of female friends. So let’s first talk about some of the reasons for vulvar redness and swelling.

Vaginal redness and swelling is one of the common gynecological disease symptoms among female friends. In fact, vulvar redness, swelling, itching and pain are symptoms caused by various unstable vulvar diseases. The redness, swelling, itching and pain of the vulva mainly manifest in the perineum of female friends. For example, itching often occurs in the clitoris and labia minora, and may also spread to the vulva majora, perineum, and even the perianal area. The pathogenesis of vulvar redness, swelling, itching and pain is actually very simple. Because female patients suffer from unbearable itching, they can't help but scratch these parts of the vulva constantly. Causes local redness and swelling of the vulva. It is mainly caused by scratching which leads to congestion in the vulva area. Because the female vulva is a relatively sensitive nerve area. Prolonged congestion and swelling will inevitably lead to pain. This is what we call redness, swelling, itching and pain of the vulva.

Experts explain the main causes of vulvar redness, swelling, itching and pain:

① Special infections: Candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common.

② White lesions of the vulva: also known as chronic vulvar malnutrition, with extreme itching as the main symptom, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

③ Some drug allergies and chemical irritation can cause itching.

④ Some women have irritating vaginal discharge that causes pain and itching in the vulva.

⑤ Skin diseases of the vulva, lichen planus, chronic eczema, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, abrasions, paranasal rashes, tumors, etc.

The above are all the reasons that can cause redness and swelling of the vulva. No matter what, the majority of female friends must pay attention to their body changes in normal times. Once you find any discomfort in your body, you must not delay and find time to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.