Why does white dandruff appear on the vulva?

Vulvar itching is a common phenomenon in women. Some women also experience white dandruff on their vulva. This phenomenon may be caused by seborrheic dermatitis of the vulva. If you have this disease, the vulvar itching is relatively serious. If you keep scratching it with your hands, white dandruff will appear. Let's take a look.

What causes white dandruff on the vulva?

Vulvar itching and white scaling can be seen in seborrheic dermatitis of the vulva. In this case, if women scratch their vulva, white skin may appear and fall off. In this case, it is recommended to go to a dermatologist as soon as possible for examination, diagnosis and treatment. Avoid eating spicy and irritating foods, pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, maintain the local breathability of the vulva, and do not wear chemical fiber clothes, tight clothes, etc. In addition, it can also be seen in vulvovaginal candidiasis, which can cause excessive vaginal discharge and local irritation of the secretions, causing vulvar itching and whitening. In this case, you can apply clotrimazole ointment or Daktarin ointment topically.

What are the causes of vulvar itching?

Vulvar itching is a very common symptom of gynecological diseases, usually caused by various lesions and allergic stimulation. There are many causes of vulvar itching, such as: chronic local irritation, irritation from abnormal secretions caused by inflammation; unclean vulva and poor ventilation caused by tight synthetic underwear, sanitary napkins, etc.; vulvar parasitic diseases. Patients with severe vulvar itching may also develop white dandruff, which indicates a high possibility of fungal infection, the main manifestation of which is tofu-like secretions. If there is tofu-dreg-like secretion, do not scratch it excessively, as this will only create a vicious cycle and be harmful to the patient.

The most important thing in treating vulvar itching is to go to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid causing other fungal infections and worsening of the disease. You should listen to your doctor's advice and take certain medication according to your own conditions. Patients should also cooperate with doctors to pay attention to their own hygiene issues: underwear should be washed separately to avoid mixing with other clothes; pay attention to cleaning the genitals every day to avoid fungal infections; pay attention to the dryness of the genitals and try to avoid sexual intercourse. To treat vulvar itching, you should not only pay attention to your own hygiene, but also avoid spicy, sour, cold foods and "irritating foods" to avoid causing discomfort.