What causes itching in women?

In daily life, some female friends will experience vulvar itching. When this happens, they will feel very uncomfortable and want to scratch but dare not. Some people will go to the pharmacy to buy some medicine and use it themselves when they experience vulvar itching. This method is not advisable, because if you take medicine by yourself without knowing the cause of itching, it is likely to bring you more trouble. So, what is the reason for itching in women? Let’s find out together.

There are many reasons for vulvar itching. In summary, the most common local factors causing this disease are:

① External stimulation. Sometimes contraceptive pills can also cause itching. Tight underwear, underwear friction, and stimulation from menstrual belts can also cause itching. Lack of attention to the hygiene of the vulva, stimulation from vaginal secretions, vulvar secretions, sweat, etc., dampness, immersion, chemical fiber underwear, unqualified menstrual belts, stimulation from rough toilet paper, allergies caused by medication in the vulva and vagina, and frequent washing of the vulva with soap can all lead to vulvar itching. Vulvar itching is often accompanied by anal itching, which is related to external hemorrhoids, long-term incontinence, anal fistulas, anal fissures, stimulation from anal excrement and fecal residues.

② Local diseases of the vulva. Local diseases of the vulva include gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, fungal or trichomonal vaginitis, scabies, pubic lice, ringworm, atrophic keratotic lichen, leukoplakia, enterobiasis, contact dermatitis, cervicitis, etc. Anal itching in women and children is often caused by pinworms and often worsens at night. In addition, anal itching often spreads to the vulva and causes itching. Apocrine pruritus and sweat gland follicle keratosis can also cause severe vulvar itching.

③ Systemic diseases. Systemic diseases mainly include diabetes, anemia, leukemia, polycythemia, skin diseases, liver and gallbladder diseases (such as jaundice), kidney diseases, lymphoma, etc. In addition to systemic itching, it is often accompanied by vulvar itching. According to statistics, 3.4% of 500 diabetic patients have localized itching, mainly vulvar itching.

④ Mental factors. When you are worried, depressed, nervous, or irritable, you 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 the vulvar skin to become dry, flaky, and itchy.

⑥ Idiopathic vulvar pruritus: The cause is unknown, and it is related to emotional disturbance or some minor stimulation. Suggestions: If vulvar pruritus occurs, first pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, do not wash the vulva with soap; try to restrain scratching and rubbing the affected area; avoid spicy food; pay attention to avoid emotional depression and tension. If the symptoms still cannot be relieved, go to the hospital for treatment, find out the cause of the itching, and treat the cause.

According to the above introduction, we know that there are many reasons for itching in women, so when such symptoms appear, do not take medicine without authorization, as this may cause more trouble. Do not scratch with your hands, pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the vulva dry, do not wash too frequently, do not eat spicy and irritating foods, avoid sitting for a long time, wear pure cotton underwear, and exercise.