What causes genital itching?

Vulvar itching is caused by many situations, and the causes of the disease are different in different groups of people. We need to choose a method that suits us according to our actual situation. Only in this way can our treatment results be more ideal. At the same time, we must take the itching of the vulva seriously. If we do not pay attention to it, it will cause other diseases. So what is the cause of itching in the lower genitals? Let’s find out together.

Analysis of the causes of vulvar itching

Many women have experienced vulvar itching, which is uncomfortable and embarrassing, especially in public. When vulvar itching occurs, it is really ridiculous. So, what is the cause of vulvar itching? If the cause of vulvar itching can be found, it will be much easier to treat. Below we will introduce the causes of vulvar itching in detail.

1. Systemic causes

1. Unexplained vulvar itching: Some patients have very severe vulvar itching, but no obvious systemic or local cause can be found. Some people currently believe that it may be related to mental or psychological factors.

2. Vulvar congestion during pregnancy and premenstrual period may occasionally cause vulvar itching and discomfort.

3. Diabetes: Due to the irritation of diabetes to the vulvar skin, especially when accompanied by fungal vulvitis, vulvar itching is particularly severe. Many patients first seek medical attention due to itching and redness of the vulva, and are diagnosed with diabetes only after further examination.

4. When patients with jaundice, vitamin A and B deficiency, anemia, leukemia and other chronic diseases experience vulvar itching, it is often a part of the itching of the whole body.

2. Local Causes

1. Drug allergy or chemical irritation: Soap, condoms, Sanisol, mercurochrome, etc. can cause contact dermatitis due to direct irritation or allergy, resulting in itching symptoms.

2. Special infections: Candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Lice and scabies can also cause itching. The itching around the anus and vulva of young girls caused by enterobiasis usually only occurs at night.

3. Chronic vulvar malnutrition has severe itching as the main symptom, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

4. Bad hygiene habits. Not paying attention to the local cleaning of the vulva. Sebum, sweat, menstruation, vaginal secretions, and even urine and feces soaking can cause itching if stimulated by the vulva for a long time. Using rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation and wearing airtight chemical fiber underwear can cause itching due to the accumulation of damp heat.

5. Other skin lesions, abrasions, common warts, herpes, eczema, and tumors can all cause vulvar itching.

After we understand the situation of genital itching, we must treat this disease correctly. In addition to understanding the causes of the disease, we also need to pay attention to the treatment of this disease. It should be noted that the treatment of this disease must not be ignored, otherwise it will lead to worsening of the condition. At the same time, patients also need to do a good job of nursing during the treatment period and strive for early recovery.