How to treat red and swollen labia?

The female labia is very delicate and it is also a very important organ for women. Once invaded by bacteria, it will cause vulvitis or vaginitis. When a woman's labia becomes red and swollen it may be caused by some inflammation and requires prompt treatment.

When a woman feels discomfort, itching and pain in the vulva, this is a manifestation of vulvar redness, swelling and pain. These symptoms may appear simultaneously on the skin of the vulva, and the mucous membrane may experience varying degrees of swelling and congestion, and in severe cases, erosion and ulcers may form.

1. General treatment: Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid scratching. Do not wash with hot water and avoid using soap. When there is an infection, potassium permanganate solution can be used for a sitz bath, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited. Clothing, especially underwear, should be loose and breathable. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.

2. Symptomatic treatment of vulvar itching:

(1) Topical medications: For acute inflammation, 1% resolsin plus 1 foil of livanol solution or 30% boric acid solution can be used. After wet compressing and washing, 40% zinc oxide ointment can be applied topically. For chronic itching, corticosteroid ointment or 2% diphenhydramine ointment can be applied.

(2) Oral medication: When symptoms are severe, you can take 4 mg of chlorpheniramine, 25 mg of diphenhydramine, or 25 ml of isopropylamine to achieve both sedation and desensitization effects.

3. Etiological treatment: Eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching, such as Trichomonas, Candida infection or diabetes. If pubic lice are found, the pubic hair should be shaved and the underwear should be boiled and washed. You can also apply 1% malathion powder or 25%-50% Stemona tincture externally.

In addition, you should always pay attention to protect yourself from the itching and swelling of the vulva to avoid aggravating it. The female reproductive system is a very fragile place, so daily living habits are particularly important:

1. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, change menstrual pads frequently and wash them frequently during menstruation.

2. Keep the vulva clean and dry, do not wash it with hot water or scrub it with soap.

3. Do not wear tight crotch pants. Underwear should be loose, breathable, and preferably made of cotton.