Patient's question:
Why does external itching occur, sometimes with broken skin and some pain when urinating? What tests are needed for a thorough examination at the hospital, and how much does it cost?Doctor's answer:
Hello: There are many causes of vulvar itching. ① External irritation. Sometimes, birth control pills can cause itching. Tight underwear, friction from underwear, and the irritation from menstrual pads can also lead to itching. Due to a lack of attention to vulvar hygiene, vaginal discharge, vulvar secretions, and sweat can cause irritation. Moisture, washing, synthetic underwear, substandard menstrual pads, rough toilet paper, medications used on the vulva and vagina causing allergies, and frequent use of soap to wash the vulva can all lead to vulvar itching. Vulvar itching is often accompanied by anal itching, which is related to external hemorrhoids, long-term incontinence of urine and feces, anal fistula, anal fissure, anal discharge, and residual fecal matter.