What are the symptoms of vulvar itching?

With the continuous improvement of living standards, people are paying more and more attention to their physical health. Among them, female friends are most concerned about the health of genital gynecology. It is often said that this is a woman’s second face. However, due to its special location, it is very easy to be invaded by bacteria, so we must always pay attention to its condition. Let’s talk about one of the abnormal conditions. What are the symptoms of vulvar itching?

Vulvar pruritus (pruriitus vulvae) is a common symptom in gynecological patients. It is mostly caused by various vulvar lesions, but it can also occur in patients with normal vulva. When the itching is severe, the patient will be restless and even have his life and work affected.

Common causes of vulvar itching

1. Local causes: Vulvovaginal candidiasis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Vulvar squamous epithelial hyperplasia, bacterial vaginosis, atrophic vaginitis, pubic lice, scabies, herpes, eczema, drug allergy or cosmetic irritation and bad hygiene habits, etc.

2. Systemic causes: diabetes, jaundice, vitamin A/B deficiency, severe anemia, etc.

Common symptoms of vulvar itching

1. Location of vulvar itching: Vulvar itching is mostly located in the clitoris, labia minora, labia majora, perineum and even perianal skin lesions. Long-term scratching may cause scratches, blood scabs or secondary folliculitis.

2. Symptoms and characteristics of vulvar itching:

1) It is often paroxysmal, but can also be continuous, usually aggravated at night;

2) Vulvovaginal candidiasis and Trichomonas vaginitis, with vulvar itching and increased leucorrhea as the main symptoms;

3) Vulvar squamous epithelial hyperplasia, with vulvar itching as the main symptom, accompanied by vulvar skin depigmentation.

4) Vulvar itching caused by systemic factors generally has severe itching symptoms, but is rarely accompanied by abnormal leucorrhea.

The symptoms of vulvar itching have been introduced above, and friends have a certain understanding of it, but one more thing needs to be said. This is just a symptom in gynecology. It must not be underestimated and medical treatment should be sought in time. If it is allowed to develop, it will seriously affect women's fertility of the next generation.