What are the treatments for postpartum vulvar itching?

Postpartum vulvar itching is a relatively common phenomenon, and this phenomenon harms many postpartum women. Therefore, many women who experience vulvar itching after childbirth want to fully understand the treatment methods in order to recover as soon as possible. The following content introduces the treatment methods in detail, and you can fully understand the following introduction.

Treatment for postpartum vulvar itching:

1. General treatment

Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid scratching. Do not wash with hot water and avoid using soap. Clothes, especially underwear, should be loose and breathable. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.

2. Etiological treatment

Eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching, and use disinfectants to target Trichomonas, fungal infections, etc.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that damp heat and yin deficiency and blood dryness are the main causes of female vulvar itching. From the perspective of holistic treatment, the onset of vulvar itching is also closely related to the liver, spleen, kidney and other internal organs in the body, and involves the Ren and Du meridians. Some are caused by damp-heat in the liver meridians and leucorrhea soaking the genitals; some are caused by liver-kidney yin deficiency, loss of essence and blood, and malnutrition of the vulva. Vulvar itching often occurs interchangeably with leucorrhea, and in severe cases, it may also be complicated by vulvar pain.

Postpartum vulvar itching prevention and treatment methods:

Clothes: Underwear and underwear should be kept clean. Underwear should be soft, loose and wide, preferably made of cotton. Avoid wearing synthetic clothing close to the body.

Food: Pay attention to adjusting gastrointestinal function, preferably light, vitamin-rich fresh vegetables and soy products; avoid irritating foods such as tobacco, alcohol, chili, strong tea, coffee, etc.; keep the bowels open.

Living: Set the indoor temperature to 16℃~20℃ and the relative humidity to 30%~40%. When the relative humidity is lower than 20%, the indoor air is too dry and allergenic substances such as dust are easily blown away. Therefore, water should be sprinkled on the ground, and a humidifier can be activated if conditions permit.

Action: People with sensitive skin should not only reduce their activities appropriately, but also pay attention to not taking baths too frequently and not taking baths at too high a temperature. Otherwise, the sebum on the skin surface will be washed away, making the skin drier and more prone to itching. In addition, do not scratch when it itches to prevent proliferative changes in epidermal cells, making them rough and thickened. The result is that the more you scratch, the more itchy it becomes, forming a vicious cycle.

The above is a comprehensive introduction to the treatment methods for postpartum vulvar itching. For many patients who experience this symptom, they must pay attention to it to avoid causing serious harm to their bodies. When choosing treatment, it is best to go to a large hospital for a comprehensive examination first, and then proceed with treatment after the examination, so that the treatment effect can be best.