We all know that vulvar itching is very common. Vulvar itching is a nasty disease. Many patients suffer from vulvar itching. There are many dangers of suffering from vulvar itching. People should understand the symptoms. , pay attention to diagnostic matters.

What causes vulvar itching?

1. Female vulva itching caused by irritation from sensitive substances. Allergy to systemic or local medications on the vulva, causing vulvar itching. Infectious diseases: Trichomonas vaginitis and fungal vaginitis cause excessive leucorrhea, which can irritate the vulva and cause itching.

2. Incorrect vaginal care can cause vulvar itching in women. Frequent cleaning of the vagina with high-concentration cleaning solutions will lead to the growth of normal flora in the vagina and reduce its ability to inhibit pathogenic bacteria.

3. Menstrual factors cause itching of female vulva. Experts point out that because menstrual blood flows through the vagina, it disturbs the normal vaginal pH, and the original hidden pathogenic bacteria can be induced to cause infection and cause vulvar itching.

4. Inappropriate clothing causes itching of female vulva. If you like to wear some chemical fiber clothes or pants, or use rubber or plastic menstrual belts, the vulva skin will not be well ventilated, soaked in sweat, and cause itching.

5. Local lesions of the vulva cause itching of the female vulva. Vulvar skin diseases such as vulvar eczema, neurodermatitis, chronic vulvar dystrophy, vulvar tumors, etc. can all cause vulvar pruritus.

What are the dangers of vulvar itching?

1. When female genital itching is severe, it is difficult to cure and is prone to recurrence, leading to premature birth, fetal infection, malformation, etc.

2. Vulvar itching can also cause discord between couples, because vulvar itching has a certain impact on the sexual life of couples.

3. Inducing genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, perinephritis, dyspareunia, etc. If not cured over time, it can also lead to the occurrence of multiple diseases at the same time.

4. When vulvar itching is severe, it will affect the work, study, life and sleep of female friends, because the restlessness in sitting and lying makes women very uncomfortable.

How to treat vulvar itching?

1. General treatment

Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid scratching. Do not wash in hot water or use soap. If there is infection, potassium permanganate solution can be used for sitz bath, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited. Clothes, especially underwear, should be loose and breathable. Avoid alcohol and spicy or allergic foods.

2. Cause treatment

Eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching, such as trichomonas, fungal infections or diabetes

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatment

Mothermal medicine believes that dampness and heat, yin deficiency and blood dryness are the main causes of vulvar pruritus in women. From the perspective of overall treatment, the onset of vulvar pruritus is also closely related to the liver, spleen, kidney and other internal organs in the body. , and involves the two channels of Ren and Du. Some cases are caused by dampness and heat in the liver meridian, leukorrhagia soaking the vagina; some are caused by liver and kidney yin deficiency, loss of essence and blood, and vulva malnutrition. Pulmonary pruritus often intersects with leucorrhea, and in severe cases, it may be complicated by vaginal pain.