Patient's question:
Hello, it is said that saltwater can disinfect, kill germs, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. Is that true? These past few days, I don't know if it's because I haven't paid attention to hygiene, I keep feeling itchy in my external genital area. I'm afraid to scratch it with my hands, and using a liquid hasn't helped. Can I use saltwater to wash the external genital area for itching?Doctor's answer:
Your external genital itching requires a hospital examination of a routine vaginal discharge test to determine if it is candidal vulvovaginitis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, HPV infection, or leukoplakia of the vulva. After a thorough examination and diagnosis, actively treat under the guidance of a doctor. If necessary, both partners should be treated together. Treatment must be followed according to the prescribed course to be completely cured. For severe cases of external genital itching, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately and start treatment based on the doctor's advice. Avoid changing medications arbitrarily, as this may lead to the opposite effect. I hope the above answer helps you. Thank you.