Why is the female vulva itchy?

For women, it is a common phenomenon to have some diseases in the vulva. Because external factors are relatively fragile, as long as the protection is not in place, it is very easy for women's vulva to become itchy and painful. Therefore, many women want to know in detail what happens when this happens. In order for you to understand as soon as possible, please see the answer below.

There are many reasons for vulvar itching. In summary, the most common local factors causing this disease are: ① External stimulation. Sometimes birth control pills can also cause itching. Itching can also be caused by tight underwear, friction between underwear, and irritation from menstrual belts. Vulvar itching can be caused by not paying attention to the hygiene of the vulva, irritants from vaginal secretions, vulvar secretions, sweat, moisture, immersion, chemical fiber underwear, unqualified menstrual belts, rough toilet paper, allergies caused by vulvar and vaginal medication, and frequent washing of the vulva with soap. Vulvar itching is often accompanied by anal itching, which is related to irritation from external hemorrhoids, long-term incontinence, anal fistula, anal fissure, anal excrement and fecal residues. ②Local diseases of the vulva. Local diseases of the vulva include gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, fungal or Trichomonas vaginitis, scabies, pubic lice, ringworm, atrophic keratotic lichen, leukoplakia, enterobiasis, contact dermatitis, cervicitis, etc. Anal itching in female children is often caused by pinworms and often worsens at night. In addition, anal itching often spreads to the vulva and causes itching. Apocrine prurigo and sweat gland follicle keratosis can also cause severe vulva itching. ③Systemic diseases. Systemic diseases mainly include diabetes, anemia, leukemia, polycythemia, skin diseases, hepatobiliary diseases (such as jaundice), kidney diseases, lymphoma, etc. In addition to general itching, vulvar itching is often accompanied. According to statistics, 3.4% of 500 diabetic patients had localized itching, mainly vulvar itching. ④Mental factors. If you are worried, depressed, nervous, or irritable, you will often feel itchy vulva, and the more you scratch, the more itchy it becomes. ⑤Dietary factors. Lack of iron, riboflavin, vitamin A, vitamin E, fat, etc. in food can cause dryness, flaking and itching of the vulvar skin. ⑥ Idiopathic vulvar pruritus: The cause is unknown and is related to emotional disturbance or certain minor stimuli. During treatment, chronic lesions must be removed, so it is necessary to inquire about the medical history in detail, actively look for the causes, and make corresponding external treatments to achieve twice the result with half the effort. For example, if vulvar pruritus is caused by diabetes, the itching can often be relieved by actively controlling diabetes. When female patients have Trichomonas or fungi, in addition to placing corresponding suppositories in the vagina every night, the former can take metronidazole and the latter can be treated with itraconazole one-day therapy. Leucorrhea will be reduced after treatment. If you have pubic lice, you can use 30% Stemona tincture to treat it. If you have gonorrhea, you can use Linbizhi or Junbizhi to treat it. If you have non-gonococcal urethritis caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, you can use Minocycline or Azithromycin to treat it. After treatment, the amount of leucorrhea will be reduced, and the irritation to the vulva will also be reduced, and the vulvar itching can be relieved. Taking antihistamines such as chlorpheniramine, antalol, ketotifen, etc. has a calming and antipruritic effect. Topical medications include corticosteroid creams and ointments. If only the vulva is itchy and the vulva skin is not thickened, you can use creams such as Conalor or Cialis Cream. If local infiltration and hypertrophy occur after scratching, irritating drugs can be used to avoid contact dermatitis and complicate the condition. It can be cleaned with liquid medicine or applied with ointment. If the condition is serious, you need to go to the hospital for treatment.

What's the matter with a woman's vulva being itchy? The above content has given a detailed introduction. Therefore, women who often experience vulvar itching can understand the above introduction. After understanding it, they can understand what's going on. Then conduct targeted examinations and treatments. I believe that after a period of treatment, the problem of vulvar itching can be solved as soon as possible.