Vulvar pruritus

Many patients are asking this question. According to statistics, vulvar itching is one of the common gynecological diseases. Most of the vulvar itching in women is caused by vaginitis. Knowing what causes female vulvar pruritus can provide accurate understanding and treatment on this basis.

There are many types of vaginitis that women can get, including Trichomonas vaginitis, bacterial vaginitis, fungal vaginitis, Candidal vaginitis, etc., which are all common symptoms of vaginitis. After a woman is infected with vaginitis, she may indeed experience vulvar itching. After a woman is infected with vaginitis, she will secrete a lot of female secretions. The female secretions are discharged externally, which may irritate the private parts and cause itching in the vulva. Some women also experience vulvar itching due to the influence of vaginitis bacteria.

What is the cause of vulvar pruritus?

Toxoplasmosis: Itching of the vulva and genitals, foam-like discharge, often accompanied by a unique odor, and eczematous changes of the vulvar dermatitis after scratching. Acid-fast staining of female secretions can be used to distinguish the above samples.

Pubic lice: Pubic lice often lie on the surface of the skin or attach to the roots of male pubic hair. Pubic lice eggs are grayish white and the size of a needle tube. The bites, venom, and feces of pubic lice can cause itching of the skin, scaling, and secondary eczematous changes and folliculitis.

Drug allergy: Women with allergic constitutions may experience "fixed drug rash" after taking sulfonamides or other drugs. It often occurs at the junction of the vulvar skin and mucosa. In addition to local itching, it may also be complicated by erosion and exudation. Using drugs for vaginal cleaning or vaginal insertion in women, such as allergic symptoms and contact dermatitis, can also cause vulvar itching.

Vulvar itching is a symptom that may be vaginitis. In addition to vulvar itching, women may also experience abnormal leucorrhea, irregular menstruation, abnormal female secretions, etc. These may be symptoms of vaginitis. If a woman suspects that she has been infected with vaginitis, she should pay attention to seek examination and treatment in time.

What is the cause of female vulvar pruritus? The above is the analysis drawn by experts. Experts emphasize that patients with vulvar pruritus should go to the hospital for a physical examination and medical treatment in time, and should not take medicine without authorization to prevent the symptoms from becoming difficult to cure or even worse.