What causes itching in the lower body? Let you know the real situation

Itching in the lower body is quite common, especially in the female genitals. There are many reasons for this situation, which may be caused by gynecological inflammation, bacterial infection due to lack of attention to hygiene, etc.

1. What causes vaginal itching?

The itching is mostly located in the clitoris and labia minora. It can also affect the labia majora, perineum and even the perianal area. It is often paroxysmal, but can also be continuous, usually aggravated at night. Unexplained vulvar itching usually only occurs in women of childbearing age or postmenopausal women, often affecting the entire vulva, but may also be limited to a certain part or one side of the vulva. Although the itching is very severe and even unbearable, the local skin and mucous membranes appear normal, or there are only scratches due to excessive scratching.

2. Causes of vaginal itching

(1) Special infections: Candidal vaginitis and Trichomonas vaginitis 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 dystrophy is characterized by severe itching, accompanied by pale 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. "Fixed drug rash" caused by taking 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. Vulvar itching may also occur if allergic reactions and contact dermatitis occur when using drugs for vaginal washing or vaginal insertion.

(4) Bad hygiene habits: Not paying attention to the local cleanliness of the vulva, sebum, sweat, menstruation, vaginal secretions, and even urine and feces can cause long-term stimulation of the vulva and cause itching: using rubber or plastic menstrual belts during menstruation and wearing non-breathable chemical fiber underwear can induce itching due to the accumulation of damp heat. It should be noted that when cleaning the vulva every day, it is more appropriate to use Ph4 Jiaoyan weak acid formula female care liquid.

(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.

3. The harm of vaginal itching

1. When female vulvar itching is severe, it is difficult to cure, is prone to recurrence, and may cause premature birth, fetal infection, and malformation. When vaginal itching is severe, it not only makes people restless, but also affects their work, study, life and sleep.

2. Because itching of the female vulva will affect the sexual life of the couple, it is very likely to cause emotional discord between the couple.

3. It can induce genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, perinephritis, sexual (parous) pain, etc. If not cured for a long time, it can also lead to the occurrence of multiple diseases at the same time.

4. Severe vaginal itching can cause genital warts and sexually transmitted diseases: Genital warts mostly occur in the female vaginal wall, cervical opening and vulva, and may also cause foul-smelling leucorrhea. Molluscum contagiosum occurring in the vulva is mostly manifested as round papules with an umbilical-like depression in the center. Genital herpes is mostly manifested as rice-sized, bright blisters on the urethral opening and vaginal wall, accompanied by local itching.