What should women do with eczema?

Vulvar eczema is a very common disease that may occur in both boys and girls. It is also a very common vulvar skin disease with symptoms of allergic rhinitis. There are very obvious exudative eczema and it can be divided into acute and chronic. During this period, the vulva may become itchy and there will definitely be no other symptoms. So what should we do?

What to do if you have symptoms of vulvar eczema?

The vulva is a special part of the female body. The skin there is thin and wrinkled, and there is pubic hair on the labia majora. In addition, the female vagina has more secretions, so the humidity and temperature of the vulva skin are relatively high.

In addition to being conducive to the growth and reproduction of bacteria, the warmth and moisture of the skin can also cause itching because under conditions of continuous moisture, the skin will be more sensitive to various stimuli. At the same time, the vulva is close to the vagina, urethra and anus, and is easily contaminated by bacteria, so fungi, bacteria and their metabolites are one of the common pathogenic factors of vulvar eczema.

After the onset of vulvar eczema, excessive scratching or misusing hot water for washing due to unbearable itching can make the condition worse or become chronic. In addition, improper application of external medications may also aggravate the condition. The following are the care methods for vulvar eczema, I hope they will be helpful to patients.

1. Underwear that is in close contact with the vulva should be made of pure cotton and colorless fabric. Do not wear tight synthetic underwear.

2. If you use sanitary napkins or sanitary pads, you must change them frequently, generally once every 3 to 4 hours, to keep the vulva skin dry.

3. Keep the skin of the vulva clean and dry. If there is a lot of exudate, wash and wipe it dry in time.

4. Local treatment: Apply compound Conal Cream, which is a very suitable medicine for treating vulvar eczema. Apply thinly topically 2 to 3 times a day. Note that before applying the medicine each time, you need to clean the skin of the application area with 3% boric acid solution, and wait until it is dry before applying the medicine. Generally, there will be obvious results after 7 to 10 days.

5. If the itching is severe, you can take Claritin orally at the same time, 1 tablet after breakfast every day.

Under normal circumstances, the 5 methods of caring for vulvar eczema mentioned above can effectively relieve the symptoms within just 3 days. If there is still no improvement, we recommend that you go to the hospital as soon as possible to see a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment.