Why is the vagina itchy?

Gynecological diseases are very scary for women. Although many gynecological diseases do not cause us pain, they will have a certain impact on our normal life. Vaginal itching is an experience that many women have had. It is often caused by some gynecological diseases. If such symptoms occur, female friends must not take medicine blindly. They must understand the cause and then prescribe the right medicine. Let's understand what is going on with vaginal itching.

Why is the vagina itchy?

Local causes

(I) Special infections: candidal vaginitis and

Recurrent vulvar itching

Trichomonas vaginitis is the most common cause 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.

(ii) Chronic vulvar dystrophy is characterized by severe itching, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

(III) Drug allergy or chemical irritation: Soap, condoms, Sanisol, mercurochrome, etc. may cause contact dermatitis due to direct irritation or allergy, resulting in itching symptoms.

(IV) Bad hygiene habits: Not paying attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva, sebum, sweat, menstruation, vaginal secretions, and even urine and feces soaking, long-term stimulation of the vulva can cause itching: using rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation, and wearing non-breathable chemical fiber underwear at other times 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.

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

(6) Sexual allergy: This is an allergic reaction that occurs during sexual intercourse. They are allergy to semen, condom allergy, and friction allergy.

Systemic causes

(1) Diabetes: Due to the irritation of diabetes to the vulvar skin, especially when accompanied by fungal vulvitis, vulvar itching is particularly severe. Many patients first seek medical attention due to itching and redness of the vulva, and are diagnosed with diabetes only after further examination.

(ii) When patients with jaundice, vitamin A and B deficiency, anemia, leukemia and other chronic diseases experience vulvar itching, it is often part of general itching.

(3) Vulvar congestion during pregnancy and premenstrual period may occasionally cause vulvar itching and discomfort.

(IV) Unexplained vulvar pruritus Some patients have very severe vulvar pruritus, but no obvious systemic or local cause can be found. Some people believe that it may be related to mental or psychological factors.

The above is an introduction to what causes vaginal itching. After understanding it, we know that there are many reasons for this phenomenon. In order to better recover from such symptoms, we must consult a doctor in time. In addition, we must pay attention to personal physiological hygiene. If such a disease occurs again, try to avoid having sex to avoid cross infection.