Can I wash my vulva with salt water?

The problem of vulvar itching is very likely to occur in our daily life, and it also causes great impact and harm to the psychology of many female friends. Many female friends who have vulvar itching will choose to clean it with saline solution, but is it effective for the human body? Many female friends have raised doubts about this matter, and it is suggested that everyone should learn more about this issue.

Can vulvar itching be cured with saline solution?

Can be moderate.

Many reasons can cause vulvar itching, including bacterial and fungal infections, as well as some special infections, including vaginitis, pubic lice, scabies, and pinworms. In addition, chronic vulvar malnutrition, drug allergy or chemical irritation, bad living habits, skin diseases, etc. can also cause vulvar itching. Patients with special diseases such as diabetes, jaundice, sepsis, vitamin A deficiency, vitamin B deficiency, etc. also often experience private part itching.

In this case, you can use saline solution to clean the vulva when itching, but the salt water

This is because saline will destroy the extracellular fluid in the vagina, destroy the acid and alkali, make the already confused beneficial bacteria even more confused, and aggravate the degree of vulvar itching. Similarly, you cannot use soap, shower gel or any other cleaning liquid to clean the private parts casually. These are alkaline substances that will also destroy the extracellular fluid in the vagina.

How to prepare saline solution for vulvar itching

1. For water used to clean private parts, it is recommended to boil the water, and then let it cool down. After the boiling water cools down, use the upper layer of boiling water. Because there is usually edible alkali in the water nowadays, the edible alkali can settle at the bottom after the water is boiled and cooled, so the upper layer of boiling water should be used.

2. Generally, use the basin usually used for washing private parts, add half a basin of boiling water, and then add half a spoonful of salt at most, that is, the salt spoon we usually use to put vegetables.

3. Wait until the water cooling has dissipated the heat and reached a suitable temperature, not too hot, then you can use it.

Other issues that should be paid attention to for vulvar itching

1. Keep the private parts clean and dry, especially during menstruation, pregnancy and confinement period, clean the private parts and change underwear every day.

2. People with vulvar itching must trim their nails regularly, pay attention to hygiene, and avoid scratching the skin to prevent ulceration and infection and subsequent secondary bacterial infection.

3. No need for irritating soaps, medicines, or water that is too cold or too hot to clean your private parts.

4. Do not wear chemical fiber underwear or tight pants, wear cotton underwear. When taking a bath, pay attention to the concentration of the substance, temperature, time, and common problems.