What are the causes of vulvar itching and what to do if you have vulvar itching?

Unexplained vulva itching is very uncomfortable, especially in public places. When the vulva itches, not only do people dare not scratch it, but it also affects many aspects such as mood, work and study. Therefore, we should never take vulvar itching lightly. So, what should we do if we have vulvar itching? Of course, we need to find a way to treat vulvar itching. Although there are many treatments for vulvar itching, the most important thing is to find the cause so that we can treat it symptomatically. Let’s take a look at the introduction to vulvar itching.

Analysis of the causes of vulvar itching

Vulvar itching is an experience that many people have had. To deal with vulvar itching, never scratch it with your hands. In addition to paying attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of the vulva, you should also find out the cause of vulvar itching, which will be conducive to treatment. So, what should we do if we have vulvar itching? Of course, it is not as simple as self-treatment. Instead, we should first go to a regular hospital to check the cause. The causes of vulvar itching generally include:

Local causes of vulvar itching

1. Local allergy caused by condoms, tampons, sanitary napkins or other drugs or chemicals.

2. 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 caused by pinworm infection in young girls usually only occurs at night.

3. 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 at other times can induce itching due to the accumulation of damp heat.

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

5. Chronic vulvar malnutrition has severe itching as the main symptom, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

Systemic causes of vulvar itch

1. Psychological factors: mostly caused by psychological tension and other reasons. Gynecological examination shows no cause of the disease. Patients often complain that vulvar itching worsens at night.

2. Vulvar congestion during pregnancy and premenstrual period may occasionally cause vulvar itching and discomfort.

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

4. Unexplained vulvar itching: Some patients have very severe vulvar itching, but no obvious systemic or local cause can be found.

5. 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.

What to do if your vulva is itchy

1. Etiological treatment

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

2. General treatment

Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and use Chinese medicine formulas for local fumigation and washing of the vulva. 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.

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.

The above has introduced in detail the causes of vulvar itching and what to do about itchy vulva. I believe that through the above introduction, everyone has understood that when encountering vulvar itching, you should go to a regular hospital as soon as possible to check the cause. Only after finding the cause can you treat it symptomatically. It is best not to buy medicine on your own or take medicine indiscriminately to avoid endangering your health.