What could be causing the itchiness in the vagina?

Most women will experience vaginal itching at ordinary times. There are many reasons for vaginal itching in women, such as not paying attention to the hygiene of the vulva, or choosing underwear that is too tight when wearing clothes. Sometimes certain diseases in the body may also cause vaginal itching in women. Below, the editor will give a detailed introduction to some common reasons that cause vulvar itching.

a. External stimuli. Sometimes birth control pills can also cause itching. Itching can also be caused by tight underwear, friction between underwear, and irritation from menstrual belts. Vulvar itching can be caused by not paying attention to the hygiene of the vulva, irritants from vaginal secretions, vulvar secretions, sweat, moisture, immersion, chemical fiber underwear, unqualified menstrual belts, rough toilet paper, allergies caused by vulvar and vaginal medication, and frequent washing of the vulva with soap. Vulvar itching is often accompanied by anal itching, which is related to irritation from external hemorrhoids, long-term incontinence, anal fistula, anal fissure, anal excrement and fecal residues.

b. Systemic diseases. Systemic diseases mainly include diabetes, anemia, leukemia, polycythemia, skin diseases, hepatobiliary diseases (such as jaundice), kidney diseases, lymphoma, etc. In addition to general itching, vulvar itching is often accompanied. According to statistics, 3.4% of 500 diabetic patients had localized itching, mainly vulvar itching.

c. Local diseases of the vulva. Local diseases of the vulva include gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, fungal or Trichomonas vaginitis, scabies, pubic lice, ringworm, atrophic keratotic lichen, leukoplakia, enterobiasis, contact dermatitis, cervicitis, etc. Anal itching in female children is often caused by pinworms and often worsens at night. In addition, anal itching often spreads to the vulva and causes itching. Apocrine prurigo and sweat gland follicle keratosis can also cause severe vulva itching.

What should I do if my vaginal opening is itchy? What diseases may cause vaginal opening itching?

1. There is another possibility. The cause of general benign cellulite hyperplasia is unknown, so it does not need to be treated and is not contagious.

2. One thing to consider is genital warts, which are caused by HPV infection. Pay attention to whether the bumps become larger, increase in number, and whether there are thorns on the surface. If not, it is not genital warts.

3. The second possibility is folliculitis or inflammation of the sebaceous glands or furunculosis. This is mainly caused by poor hygiene. You can apply erythromycin ointment, or you can take a little antibiotic orally, such as cephalexin. Try washing frequently with hot water. Be careful not to squeeze, otherwise it will easily lead to the spread of infection. Avoid spicy food and a low-fat diet.

Therefore, for women, when wearing clothes, try to choose loose and comfortable ones, avoid unclean sexual intercourse as much as possible, choose safe contraceptive methods without side effects, and try not to take oral contraceptives for a long time. When itching occurs, you should go to the hospital for examination in time and then receive targeted treatment.