What to do if your vulva is itchy

As a modern woman, you not only have to take care of your family and life, but also have to balance your work. You live under such high-intensity pressure almost every day. Over time, your body will naturally have some unhealthy problems. Vulvar health problems are a relatively common problem among women. Today, we will briefly analyze and introduce how to deal with vulvar itching.

Causes of vulvar itching and swelling:

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.

Solution: Keep the vulva clean and dry, especially during menstruation, pregnancy and postpartum period, wash the vulva and change underwear every day. Do not wear synthetic underwear or tight pants, wear cotton underwear. When taking a local sitz bath, pay attention to the solution concentration, temperature, time, and precautions. People with vulvar itching should cut their nails and wash their hands frequently, and avoid scratching their skin to prevent ulceration and infection, which may lead to secondary bacterial infection. Do not use irritating soaps, medicines, or water that is too cold or too hot to clean the vulva, so as not to disrupt the acid-base balance of the vagina.

Vulvar itching is a relatively common problem for women. Generally, the itching problem can be effectively solved through daily cleaning and treatment. If the situation is really serious, it is best to go to a regular hospital for examination and have a doctor make a professional diagnosis and treatment. I hope the above answer to the question of what to do if you have vulva itching can be helpful to my friends.