What causes redness and swelling of the vulva?

In daily life, it is a very common phenomenon for women to have genital diseases. Some of these diseases are just small bumps, while severe ones may cause itching, swelling, pain, odor, and even ulceration. Today, we will make some simple analysis and introduction on the cause of redness and swelling of the vulva, which has a higher incidence rate than other diseases, to help friends understand some related knowledge.

1. Vulvar dryness: Excessive use of potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths and vulvar dryness in postmenopausal women can also cause vulvar itching, which is the main cause of vulvar itching.

2. Various vulvar diseases: such as vulvar eczema, vulvar hypopigmentation or leukoplakia, vulvar ringworm, vulvar neurodermatitis, vulvar condyloma, etc. can cause vulvar itching.

3. Irritation from secretions: Inflammation of the reproductive tract caused by fungi, gonococci, Trichomonas, and bacteria, which produces abnormal leucorrhea, as well as irritation from urine (thin urine, urinary incontinence) and feces (thin feces) can cause vulvar itching.

4. Chemicals and drugs can cause local itching due to irritation: such as alkaline soaps, condoms, sanitary napkins, synthetic underwear, etc., which can directly irritate the local area and cause itching.

5. Genital skin diseases: The skin lesions of tinea cruris often extend to the genitals, causing severe local itching. The local itching caused by vulvar eczema neurodermatitis is more severe, and vulvar leukoplakia also often causes local itching.

The above is today’s simple analysis and answer to the question of what causes redness and swelling of the vulva. I hope it can be helpful to friends who have doubts and questions about the issue of redness and swelling of the vulva. In daily life, not paying attention to personal hygiene is one of the causes of many vulvar diseases. Therefore, personal hygiene must be done well and disinfected and sterilized regularly.