Causes of vulvar itching

Vulvar itching bothers many women and is also a symptom of gynecological diseases. Therefore, women need to understand what causes their vulvar itching so that they can effectively prevent it and avoid vulvar itching or other reproductive health problems caused by bad living habits, which will have an adverse effect on us.

Systemic pruritus is more common in adults, often starting from a certain part of the body and then gradually spreading to most of the body or the entire body. When itching occurs in a certain part of the body, it is called localized pruritus. It can also occur in several places at the same time, most commonly in the anus, scrotum, vulva and other parts. It can also be seen on the head, calves, palms and soles, and external auditory canal. This section focuses on itching diseases of the vulva and surrounding areas.

Vulvar pruritus mostly occurs in women before and after menopause, and may be related to endocrine disorders, low sex hormone levels and menopausal autonomic dysfunction. Patients often have symptoms such as sweating, emotional instability and insomnia. The itching areas are mainly the labia majora and labia minora, but the mons pubis, clitoris and vaginal mucosa often feel itchy. In severe cases, it can affect the area around the anus and perineum. Drinking, mood changes, hot bedding, scratching and friction, and even certain cues may trigger or aggravate the itching. The degree of itching can vary from person to person and can last for different lengths of time.

The itching is paroxysmal and worse at night. Severe itching can be unbearable and make the patient restless. Because severe itching seriously affects sleep, symptoms of neurasthenia such as dizziness, depression and loss of appetite may occur. Due to constant scratching, secondary damages such as strip-like scratches, blood scabs, papules, eczematous changes, lichenoid changes and pigmentation appear. The skin of the labia is often infiltrated and thickened, and the clitoris and vaginal mucosa may appear red, swollen and eroded. Local ulceration due to scratching may lead to secondary infection. Pruritus caused by different causes may have different clinical manifestations.

The above is an analysis of the reasons why women are more prone to vulvar itching. Through these analyses and introductions, female friends should pay attention to their reproductive health in daily life and change some bad living habits, because many times, bad habits are the root cause of diseases.