Sexual Health
Is there a relationship between external genital itching and gynecological diseases? Counting the Seven Causes
Vulvar itching is very common in our daily life, and there are many reasons for it. It is not only related to diseases, but also to daily habits, and we must pay attention to it.
Causes of external genital itching
1. The increase of leucorrhea is the most common cause of female genital itching. Vulvar itching is a common symptom of Vaginitis caused by trichomonas or fungi infection. The abnormal discharge of leucorrhea will stimulate the vulva and cause genital itching.
2. Drug factors can also cause female vulva pruritus, such as taking sulfonamides or other drugs, allergic women infected with fixed drug eruptions, which often occur at the junction of the skin and mucosa of the vulva. In addition to local itching, erosion and exudation can also occur. Cleaning the vagina with commonly used disinfectant or placing medication inside the vagina can cause skin allergies or dermatitis in the external genitalia, as well as itching in the external genitalia. When drugs are used for vaginal cleaning and vaginal insertion, allergic reactions and Contact dermatitis may also cause vulva itching.
3. Octopus disease patients often come out of the anus, stimulating the area around the anus and external genitalia, causing itching, especially at night, which affects sleep.
4. The skin of the female genitalia is very tender. If not taken care of properly, the skin will become dry, lack oil, and itch. Commonly use strong alkaline soap and Potassium permanganate solution to clean the vulva.
5. Women usually wear airtight chemical fiber underwear. The vulva is often in a hot and humid environment, and the vulva is itchy. In addition, menstrual blood or Vaginal discharge are hotbeds for many bacteria to breed. If you do not pay attention to menstrual hygiene or do not clean the vulva in time, the menstrual blood or Vaginal discharge will accumulate in the vulva for a long time.
6. Vulvar eczema, vulvar dermatitis, etc., can cause severe local itching due to neurodermatitis and vulvar eczema. The former often develops lichen due to skin thickening caused by scratches. The latter manifests as papules, blisters, and erosive exudates with unclear local skin boundaries. In addition to local itching, white spots on the external genitalia also result in malnutrition and skin atrophy.
7. In the early stage of vulvar cancer, there is also skin itching, and some people discover vulvar cancer after years of itching.
Prevent itching of the external genitalia
1. Clean both hands, then clean the external genitalia from front to back, and finally clean the perianal area.
2. If symptoms such as abnormal vaginal discharge and genital itching occur during pregnancy, it is recommended to purchase and use lotion under the guidance of a doctor.