Patient's question:
The skin of the lower labia is itchy, red, and swollen. When it worsens, it also causes itching and pain on both sides of the anus, and the skin may bleed. It has been like this for 2 years. It has been treated as a fungal vaginal infection, but there has been no effect. The cervix was treated with laser 3 months ago, but it didn't help. The past 2 days, a routine examination was done, and it was fine. How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis can be caused by many factors, with common types including simple vaginitis and vaginitis caused by trichomoniasis. For treating vaginitis with medication, the drugs used for treating vaginitis generally need to target the specific condition. The first course of medication should be prescribed after a doctor's diagnosis for symptomatic treatment. Pay attention to personal hygiene, maintaining clean and dry external genitalia, and changing underwear frequently. In daily life, maintain clean and dry external genitalia. Avoid scratching, hot water washing, and using soap. When infection occurs, use potassium permanganate solution for sitz baths. Underwear should be breathable, loose-fitting, and avoid spicy or allergenic foods.