What ointment should I use for vulvar itching?

Vulvar itching is a symptom that many women have, and it is also a symptom that can cause great pain to women. If symptoms of vulvar itching occur, women can apply some ointments to achieve the effect of anti-inflammatory and itching. Of course, in the current pharmaceutical market, there are still many ointments that can be used for exogenous itching. Next, I will introduce you to some relevant knowledge about vulvar itching!

1. What ointment should be used for vulvar itching?

First, erythromycin ointment can relieve the symptoms of vulvar itching and has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. If vulvar itching occurs during pregnancy, erythromycin ointment can also be used externally to relieve the symptoms. Before using the medicine, it is best to clean the vulvar skin and keep the vulva dry and clean. Do not scratch the vulva with your hands. Wash the vulva with warm water every night to reduce the irritation of secretions to the skin.

Second, Dakning ointment has very good auxiliary therapeutic effects. Patients can apply Dakning ointment externally for treatment. Before using the medicine, they can wash with Jieryin wash, which has a relieving effect and can improve the symptoms of local itching and redness. It is best to apply it once in the morning and evening. During the treatment period, you cannot eat mutton and seafood. Eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, which will help treat vulvar itching.

Third, Bactroban ointment has a very good therapeutic effect. Patients can use Bactroban ointment externally for treatment. Bactroban ointment has anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects and can improve the symptoms of local itching. Patients need to use the medicine reasonably under the guidance of a doctor. They cannot use the medicine blindly and cannot apply hormone drugs for treatment, otherwise it is easy to cause recurrent attacks of the disease. Pay attention to keeping the local area dry and clean.

2. Causes of vulvar itching

1. Local causes Vulvovaginal candidiasis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes. Bacterial vaginosis, atrophic vaginitis, pubic lice, scabies, enterobiasis, common warts, herpes, eczema, vulvar hypopigmentation diseases, drug allergies, irritation from skin care products, poor hygiene habits, etc. can also cause vulvar itching.

2. Systemic causes: Systemic diseases such as diabetes, jaundice, vitamin A deficiency, vitamin B deficiency, severe anemia, leukemia, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, etc. can cause vulvar itching.

3. Unknown causes The cause of some vulvar itching is still unclear.

3. Symptoms of vulvar itching

1. Vulvitis

It often occurs on the inner and outer sides of the labia minora or the labia majora. In severe cases, it can affect the entire vulva. Patients often complain of itching, pain, and burning sensation in the vulva, which worsens during activity, urination, or sexual intercourse. Physical examination revealed local congestion and swelling. There are often scratches, and there may be eczema or ulcers. In patients with chronic inflammation, the skin or mucous membranes become thickened, rough, and may become cracked.

2. Vulvar epithelial cell hyperplasia

Vulvar itching is a characteristic symptom, which is often unbearable, and the more it itches, the more you scratch.

3. Vulvar lichen sclerosus

The main symptoms are itching in the lesion area, pain during sexual intercourse and burning sensation in the vulva, which are milder than those in patients with vulvar squamous hyperplasia. Dyspareunia may occur in the late stage. The itching symptoms in young girls are usually not obvious, and they may feel discomfort in the vulva or perianal area after urination or defecation.