Patient's question:
Hello, I am 29 years old. Recently, I have been experiencing persistent and unbearable itching in the external genital area. After a thorough examination, it was found to be candidal vulvitis. How should candidal vulvitis be treated?Doctor's answer:
Active treatment can lead to other diseases that cause candidal vulvovaginitis, and it is essential to completely eliminate susceptible factors. Always maintain clean and dry external genitalia and avoid scratching. Sexual activity is strictly prohibited during treatment. Avoid spicy and irritating foods. Use alkaline solutions to rinse the external genitalia and vagina, as this can alter the vaginal pH and inhibit the growth of Candida. In fact, besides itching, other symptoms may include cottage cheese-like vaginal discharge. Long-term antibiotic use, frequent vaginal irrigation, wearing synthetic fiber underwear, taking birth control pills, using spermicides, or exposure to warm climates can all increase the incidence of this inflammation. Some women may experience recurrent episodes of the condition.