What are the causes of vaginal itching?

The vagina is a private part of women and also a part with poor resistance. If you are not careful, it is very easy to be infected with bacteria and suffer from various gynecological inflammations. One of the most obvious characteristics of vaginal inflammation is itching and changes in the nature of leucorrhea. In addition to vaginal itching, it can also affect the vulva, perineum, and even around the anus. It is a relatively stubborn gynecological disease.

Causes of vaginal itching:

(1) Special infections: Candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Lice and scabies can also cause itching. The itching around the anus and vulva of young girls caused by enterobiasis usually only occurs at night.

(2) Chronic vulvar dystrophy is characterized by severe itching, accompanied by pale vulvar skin.

(3) Drug allergy or chemical irritation: Soap, condoms, chlorpromazine, mercurochrome, etc. can cause contact dermatitis due to direct irritation or allergy, resulting in itching symptoms. "Fixed drug rash" caused by taking drugs in women with allergic constitution often occurs at the junction of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva. In addition to local itching, it may be complicated by erosion and exudation. Vulvar itching may also occur if allergic reactions and contact dermatitis occur when using drugs for vaginal washing or vaginal insertion.

(4) Bad hygiene habits: Not paying attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva, sebum, sweat, menstruation, vaginal secretions, and even urine and feces can cause long-term stimulation of the vulva and cause itching: using rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation and wearing non-breathable chemical fiber underwear can induce itching due to the accumulation of damp heat. It should be noted that when cleaning the vulva every day, it is more appropriate to use Ph4 Jiaoyan weak acid formula female care liquid.

(5) Other skin lesions , abrasions, common warts, herpes, eczema, and tumors can all cause vulvar itching.