What is the cause of vulvar ulcer? Be alert to 6 reasons

Vulvar ulcer is also a disease that female friends are more likely to suffer from. Most of this disease is caused by viruses, malignant tumors, etc. In addition, some autoimmune diseases can also cause this phenomenon.

1. Sexually transmitted diseases, including vulvar cancer caused by viruses, inguinal granuloma caused by chlamydia, primary syphilis ulcer caused by spirochetes, soft ulcer and chronic granuloma caused by bacteria.

2. Malignant tumors mainly present with vulvar pain, but 1/3 of people also present with painless vulvar ulcers.

3. When skin diseases affect the vulva, erythema multiforme may also occur.

4. Autoimmune diseases, such as disseminated discoid lupus erythematosus, can cause recurrent vulvar ulcers.

5. Systemic diseases, such as chronic inflammation of small vessels and chronic granulomatous inflammation. These diseases cause ulcers to form on the perineum or around the anus.

6. Acute leukemia may cause nodular infiltrative ulcers on the vulva.

treat

1. If vulvar ulcers occur, seek medical attention as soon as possible to find out the cause and take targeted treatment. Do not abuse medication, which will delay treatment and complicate the condition.

2 Reduce friction in the vulva area. Long-term and intense friction in the vulva is also an important cause of vulvar ulcers. Patients and friends should pay attention to this.

3 Avoid the vulva from being too wet. After cleaning the vulva each time, wipe the skin dry with a clean towel. Change sanitary napkins frequently during menstruation. A humid environment is conducive to the growth and reproduction of pathogenic bacteria.

4 Use Chinese medicine sitz bath to treat vulvar ulcers caused by sexually transmitted diseases, vulvitis and other diseases under the guidance of a doctor. Warm reminder: Do not use hot water when taking a sitz bath.

5. Local medication for the vulva: Vulvar ulcers caused by nonspecific vulvitis can be treated with local application of anti-inflammatory ointment under the guidance of a doctor to achieve anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects.