What causes itching around the vagina?

The female vagina is prone to various gynecological diseases. Once infected, a variety of symptoms will appear. The most typical one is itching around the vagina, which has a great impact on normal life. Therefore, women are still very concerned about the causative factors. So, what is the cause of itching around the vagina? Let’s take a closer look at it below.

Vaginal trichomoniasis: Women experience itching of the vulva and vagina, itching of the urethra, foamy leucorrhea, often accompanied by a special odor, and eczematous changes in the vulva after scratching. A vaginal smear test can be used to distinguish it from the above conditions.

Fungal vaginitis: Women may experience itching of the vulva, vagina, vaginal opening, urethral opening, vulvar flushing, and dregs-like leucorrhea with an odor. Scratching may cause eczematous changes of the vulvar dermatitis.

Drug allergy: Itching caused by taking some drugs in women with allergic constitution often occurs at the junction of the skin and mucous membrane of the vulva. In addition to local itching, it may be complicated by erosion and exudation. If you use drugs for vaginal washing or vaginal insertion, if allergic reactions and contact dermatitis occur, vulvar itching and urethral itching may also occur.

Unclean local skin: Some women use toilet paper improperly, and the skin of the vulva is soaked by menstrual blood, vaginal secretions, and even urine, feces and sweat, which causes chronic inflammation of the local skin, causing itching of the vulva and urethra.

It is recommended to go to the hospital for routine examination of leucorrhea. After clarifying the nature of the inflammation, symptomatic treatment should be given. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva, wash the vulva with clean water, change underwear frequently, change sanitary napkins and panty liners in time during menstruation, and do not have sex during treatment to avoid cross infection.

The above is an introduction to what causes itching around the vagina. I hope it will be helpful for women to understand. There are many factors that cause itching around the vagina. If you find similar situations in your daily life, it is best to pay enough attention to it, actively go to a regular hospital for diagnosis, and then take appropriate treatment, so that you can recover as soon as possible.