Patient's question:
I noticed itching in my external genital area during my menstrual period, so I rinsed it with saltwater and vinegar a few times. As a result, there is redness, swelling, and pain around the vulva, and it also hurts near the anus. What could be the cause? What medicine should I use to treat it? I've never had this before, and it hurts a lot now.Doctor's answer:
After reading your description, the external genital itching and redness could be caused by washing with vinegar, as vinegar can irritate the genital area and has side effects. Itching in the genital area should not be treated with vinegar. I suggest buying a bottle of sodium bicarbonate solution to wash the genital and anal areas, then buy a tube of erythromycin ointment and apply it along with Pekan cream to gradually relieve the symptoms. The above advice is for the issue of "itching and redness in the external genital area, with itching and redness in the anal area as well." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!