What causes vulvar itching?
May 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhao Xiaodong
Introduction
In general, vulvar itching may be caused by inadequate local hygiene, allergies, vulvovaginal candidiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, or vulvitis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Wear loose, comfortable, non-irritating underwear, and change sanitary pads and underwear regularly. Maintain a light diet.
Generally, vulvar itching may be caused by poor local hygiene, allergies, vulvovaginal candidiasis, trichomonas vaginitis, or vulvitis. It is recommended to seek medical attention promptly, identify the underlying cause, and receive symptomatic treatment under a doctor's guidance. Specific analyses are as follows:
1. Poor local hygiene: After urination, urine may remain on underwear; if not cleaned regularly, irritation from the urine can lead to vulvar itching. It is important to maintain good hygiene of the vulvar area by bathing frequently and changing underwear regularly.
2. Allergy: If allergic to the material of underwear, contact may trigger an allergic reaction, causing symptoms such as rash and itching. It is advisable to switch to underwear made of suitable materials promptly and use medications such as calamine lotion, hydrocortisone cream, or loratadine tablets as directed by a physician.
3. Vulvovaginal candidiasis: This condition is primarily caused by Candida species. Common symptoms include vulvar itching and increased vaginal discharge. Patients may use itraconazole capsules, clotrimazole cream, or Baofukang suppositories as prescribed by a doctor.
4. Trichomonas vaginitis: This is a vaginal inflammation caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis, characterized by vulvar itching and frothy, thin, yellowish-white discharge. Patients should use medications such as metronidazole suppositories, Kuyangshu wash, or compound huangsong wash as directed by a physician.
5. Vulvitis: This may be related to external irritants or infections. Under inflammatory stimulation, symptoms such as vulvar itching, pain, and burning sensation may occur. Patients can follow medical advice for drug treatment, with commonly used medications including compound huangsong wash, nifuratel tablets, and nifuratel-nystatin vaginal suppositories.
In daily life, wear loose, comfortable, non-irritating underwear, and change sanitary pads and underwear promptly. Maintain a light diet and avoid spicy and irritating foods such as chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns.
