What causes vulva itching and whitening?

The female genitals are in a special location and are easily infected by bacteria. Especially for women who have frequent sexual intercourse, symptoms of vulvar itching and whitening are extremely common. At this time, you need to pay attention to find out the cause of the genital disease in time, otherwise the disease cannot be cured fundamentally. If you want to know the specific content, please read the article below.

1. Bad hygiene habits and not paying attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva, such as: sweat, menstrual blood, vaginal secretions, urine, etc., long-term stimulation of the vulva can cause itching and whitening of the vulva. If no improvement is made for a long time, it may lead to more serious gynecological diseases, such as endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease and adnexitis.

2. Chronic vulvar malnutrition, with severe itching of the vulva as the main symptom, and is usually accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

3. Special infections generally refer to the onset of candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis, which are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Pubic lice and scabies can also cause itching.

4. Drug allergy or chemical irritation such as soap, condoms, etc. may directly irritate or allergic to contact or allergic dermatitis, and the patient will also experience symptoms of vulvar itching.

5. Other skin lesions such as abrasions, herpes, eczema, etc. can cause itching of the vulva. It may also be caused by more serious diseases. If diabetes is accompanied by fungal vulvitis, the symptoms of vulvar itching will become particularly severe. Vulvar pruritus and whitening may also occur in patients with chronic conditions such as intrahepatic cholestasis after pregnancy or vulvar congestion during pregnancy and premenstrual period, jaundice, vitamin A and B deficiency, and anemia.

The causes of female genital abnormalities are basically covered in the article. The editor needs to remind you in particular that women must not neglect the cleanliness of their genitals. It is best to wash it every day and change into clean underwear. Otherwise, even if it has been cured, it may relapse due to contact with bacteria and other pathogens.