What exactly is causing vaginal itching?

Vulvar itching is one of the most common gynecological diseases. Many women will experience vulvar itching. This may be a manifestation of bacterial infection, or it may be caused by physical reasons or lifestyle habits. However, as long as vulvar itching occurs, it needs to be paid attention to. What causes vaginal itching? The following article will provide specific and detailed answers.

The itching is mostly located in the clitoris and labia minora. It may also affect the labia majora, perineum and even perianal areas. It is often a paroxysmal attack and may also affect the labia majora, perineum and even perianal skin lesions. Unexplained vulvar itching generally occurs only in women of childbearing age or after menopause.

(1) Special infections: candidal vaginitis and trichomoniasis 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.

(2) Chronic vulvar malnutrition, with severe itching as the main symptom, accompanied by whitening of the vulvar skin.

(3) Drug allergy or chemical irritation: Soap, condoms, chlorpromazine, mercurochrome, etc. can cause contact dermatitis due to direct irritation or allergy, resulting in itching symptoms.

(4) Bad hygiene habits, not paying attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva, sebum, sweat, menstruation, vaginal secretions, and even urine and feces soaking, long-term stimulation of the vulva can cause itching: using rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation, and wearing non-breathable chemical fiber underwear at other times can induce itching due to the accumulation of damp heat.

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

(6) Sexual allergy: This is an allergic reaction that occurs during sexual intercourse. They are allergy to semen, condom allergy, and friction allergy.

The article describes many reasons that can cause vaginal itching. In addition to preventing the occurrence of some gynecological diseases, we can also improve some of our own habits, which can play a preventive role. For example, reduce masturbation, do not wear tight and non-breathable pants, use condoms, pay attention to personal hygiene, etc.