What to do if the labia minora is itchy

Gynecological inflammation is a common disease among women. Many adult women, especially those who have had sexual life, have a higher chance of suffering from gynecological inflammation, which is also closely related to the hygiene of the vagina. Among them, vulvar labia itching is one of the common gynecological diseases. The symptoms of itching may occur intermittently or continuously, which affects women's life and work. So, what should women do if they suffer from vulvar labia 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. When there is an infection, potassium permanganate solution can be used for a sitz bath, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited. Clothes, especially underwear, should be loose and breathable. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.

2. Etiology and Treatment

Eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching, such as trichomoniasis, fungal infection, or diabetes

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.

8 ways for women to deal with vulvar itching

1. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently and wash them frequently during menstruation.

2. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash it with hot water or scrub it with soap.

3. Avoid misusing or abusing drugs, scratching or local friction.

4. Avoid alcohol, spicy food, seafood, and medicines that may cause allergies.

5. Do not wear tight crotch pants. Underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton.

6. If there is local damage or infection, soak it in 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution (add a small amount of potassium permanganate powder to warm water to make it light red, not too concentrated) twice a day, each time for 20 to 30 minutes. It is best to see a doctor and follow his advice.

7. See a doctor to check whether there is fungus or trichomonas. If so, seek timely treatment instead of using "anti-itching water" to treat it yourself.

8. Patients who fail to recover after long-term treatment should have their blood sugar checked.

The above is an introduction to what to do if your vulva and labia are itchy. In fact, you still need to pay attention to your daily hygiene habits. Avoid excessive cleaning of the vulva or using high-concentration cleaning products. Wash your lower body in time after sexual intercourse to keep the vulva clean and hygienic. Doing the above cleaning work is the best way to prevent and treat vulvar itching.