What should I do if my vagina keeps itching?

Vaginal itching is a very common problem nowadays and it bothers a large number of women. Many women are affected by the problem of vaginal itching. However, people do not pay enough attention to this problem, thinking that the itching will disappear as long as they endure it. In fact, this kind of negative thinking is wrong and will only make the situation worse. So how can we improve the situation of vaginal itching?

Most cases of genital itching are caused by vaginitis, so treating vaginitis is of great significance in improving genital itching.

1. You can buy some special vaginal cleansing lotions, such as Sanofi or complex iodine. Take an appropriate amount of lotion every night to wash your vagina and keep it clean, hygienic and dry. After washing, you can apply some zinc oxide ointment. If it is chronic itching, you can use dexamethasone emulsion for external application, which is very effective.

2. Wear pure cotton underwear that is loose and comfortable. Underwear should be washed and disinfected frequently. It is best to use sanitary pads.

3. It is better to eat more coarse grains, such as brown rice, pumpkin and whole wheat bread, and try not to eat spicy and irritating foods. You can supplement your body with vitamins appropriately and eat more red dates or wolfberries. You can also take chlorpheniramine, metronidazole, and ethidium bromide orally, which can treat genital itching.

4. Avoid scratching the genitals with your fingernails. Not only will it damage the skin, it will also create a vicious cycle and make the genitals more itchy. Before going to bed, you can apply moisturizing lotion all over your body, or use essential oils and gently massage with your hands. For itchy areas, use more force.

5. Certain diseases or local infections in the body may also cause vaginal itching. It is best to go to the hospital's gynecology department for an examination and receive treatment after a clear diagnosis.

I believe that everyone now knows how to improve the condition of genital itching. However, after understanding the method, you should not take it lightly, because the cause of genital itching is not only vaginitis. Patients with eczema and dermatitis will have symptoms of genital itching, so the editor still recommends that women with such conditions undergo detailed examinations.