Patient's question:
Doctor, I am 22 years old this year, and I am still unmarried. Recently, I have been feeling some itching in my external genital area, which has been causing me great headache. I want to scratch it, but I feel embarrassed to do so. Last night, while taking a bath, I noticed a few small bumps on my external genital area. I would like to know what this could be.Doctor's answer:
There are reasons for the female condition, including:1. Genital herpes: Symptoms such as redness, blisters, erosion, and ulcerative damage of the external genital mucosa are observed.
2. Psychological factors: Anxiety, depression, tension, and irritability may lead to a persistent sensation of itching in the external genital area, which worsens with scratching.
3. Idiopathic vulvar pruritus: The cause is unclear and may be related to emotional influences or mild irritation.
Finally, we explain that the presence of small bumps due to vulvar itching could be due to conditions such as folliculitis or eczema. If the vulvar itching condition is severe, it is recommended that patients seek timely treatment. We hope that patients can follow the doctor's advice for symptomatic treatment. At the same time, attention should be paid to dietary issues, avoiding spicy and irritating foods to prevent worsening the condition.