Why do I feel itchy down there at night?

Vulvar itching is a symptom caused by many pathologies. The temperature is hot in summer, and vulvar itching also enters its peak period. Many women who suffer from vulvar itching often feel uneasy and full of doubts, suspecting that they must have contracted a sexually transmitted disease. The severe itching and psychological burden affect their daily lives. What is vulvar itching? Let me tell you about it.

The main reasons are:

Cause 1: Pubic lice

Pubic lice often lie on the surface of the skin or attach to the roots of pubic hair. Pubic lice eggs are grayish white and the size of a pinhead. The bites of pubic lice and their venom and excrement can cause itching and desquamation of the skin, and may lead to eczematous changes and folliculitis.

Reason 2: Local skin is not clean

Some women use toilet paper improperly, and the skin of the vulva is soaked by menstrual blood, vaginal secretions, and even urine, feces and sweat, which causes chronic inflammation of the local skin and causes vulva itching.

Reason 3: Fungal vaginitis

Itching of the vulva and vagina, flushing of the vulva, and leucorrhea resembling bean curd residue with an odor. Scratching may cause eczematous changes of the vulva dermatitis.

Reason 4: Trichomonas vaginalis

Itching of the vulva and vagina, foamy leucorrhea, often accompanied by a special odor, and scratching also causes eczematous changes in the vulva dermatitis. A vaginal smear test can be used to distinguish it from the above conditions.

What to do if the vulva is itchy and has an odor?

Vulvar itching and odor can be treated, but more attention should be paid to the patient's self-hygiene care in daily life, such as paying attention to hygiene, changing underwear frequently, and washing frequently. Take medication as directed by your doctor and never take medication on your own. It is very important to keep the vulva clean, and you should choose cotton underwear with good breathability.

In order to recognize the disease in time, female friends need to observe whether there are any changes in their leucorrhea, understand the causes of vaginal itching, and pay enough attention to it. You should also clean it regularly and keep the vaginal area breathable and clean. Use clean water for cleaning, and do not use disinfectant to avoid damaging the body's original protective film.