Patient's question:
Dear doctors, I recently feel that I may experience symptoms of vulvar itching again. I think it might be due to using too much laundry detergent when washing underwear and not rinsing it thoroughly, which has caused the vulvar itching. Is my vulvar itching caused by not washing my underwear clean?Doctor's answer:
Recurring external genital itching may be related to poor hygiene or vaginitis irritation. If underwear is not washed cleanly, it may also cause irritation leading to external genital itching. Therefore, it is advisable to wear clean and dry cotton underwear. If the itching symptoms do not improve, it is necessary to get a routine vaginal discharge test and take medication. In the meantime, you can use a weak saline solution to rinse the external genital area and avoid consuming foods such as garlic, onions, and chili peppers.In addition, during the treatment of external genital itching, besides immediate medical treatment, the patient's dietary habits and psychological state are also very important. The patient must maintain a light diet and always keep a cheerful and optimistic mindset to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of external genital itching.