What are the obvious symptoms of vulvar itching?

Vulvar itching is a symptom of various gynecological diseases. The most obvious is the itching sensation, which is more obvious at night. At this time, you need to be alert to whether it is caused by pubic lice, scabies, or pinworms.

Itching often occurs on the clitoris and labia minora

It may also affect the labia majora, perineum, and even perianal skin areas. Vulvar itching is very uncomfortable. Many patients want to scratch it but are embarrassed to do so in public. The more they scratch, the more itchy it becomes, and they may even scratch their skin. Vulvar itching seriously affects women's daily life and work.

Worsens at night

Vulvar pruritus is paroxysmal or continuous, usually aggravated at night. Unexplained vulvar pruritus 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, with local skin and mucous membranes appearing normal, or only scratches due to excessive scratching. The main symptoms of vulvovaginal candidiasis and Trichomonas vaginitis are vulvar itching and increased leucorrhea.

Local special infection

Vulvar pruritus may be caused by special local infections of the vulva (such as candidal vaginitis, Trichomonas vaginitis, pubic lice, scabies, pinworm disease), chronic vulvar malnutrition, drug allergy or chemical stimulation, bad hygiene habits, skin diseases, etc. Patients with chronic diseases such as diabetes, jaundice, leukemia, vitamin A deficiency, vitamin B deficiency, etc. also often experience vulvar itching. Some patients have no obvious local or systemic causes, which may be related to mental or psychological factors.