What causes itching in the female genital area?

Female vulvar itching is a common gynecological disease. There are many causes of this disease. Many friends may not know much about this aspect, so today the editor will share with you in detail. Let’s take a look!

Causes

1. Vaginal secretion stimulation: including increased vaginal secretions flowing to the vulva, stimulation from menstruation or menstrual pads and underwear, etc.;

2. Other stimulating factors: urine of diabetic patients; patients with urinary fistula are exposed to urine for a long time

3. Mixed infection: Common pathogens include Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Escherichia coli.

【symptom】

1. Common symptoms include itching, burning and pain in the vulva, which worsens after activities, sexual intercourse and urination, and purulent vaginal discharge.

2. In the acute phase, there are redness, swelling, congestion and scratches. Severe local redness and swelling may cause ulcers, leading to adhesion of the labia minora on both sides, causing pain or difficulty in urination, and sometimes also causing fever and leukocytosis;

3. Chronic inflammation, pain, itching, cracking and lichenification of the vulva.

【treat】

Fumigation therapy is a treatment method that uses hot medicinal decoctions to fumigate or wash the skin or affected area (Bai Ku Wai Yin Decoction usually uses the medicinal decoction steam to fumigate first, and then washes when the medicinal liquid is warm)

【Notice】

1. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently and wash them frequently during menstruation.

2. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash it with hot water or scrub it with soap.

3. Avoid misusing or abusing drugs, scratching or local friction.

4. Avoid alcohol, spicy food, seafood, and medicines that may cause allergies.

5. Do not wear tight crotch pants. Underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton.

Through the editor’s sharing above, you have a certain understanding of the symptoms of female vulva itching. Then in the future life, you must pay attention to personal cleaning and health care, so as to effectively avoid the disease.