Patient's question:
Gynecological secretions are itchyDoctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is a common symptom among gynecological patients, often caused by various different lesions of the external genitalia, but it can also occur in individuals with completely normal external genitalia. When itching is severe, patients may experience occasional nighttime itching at a mild level, or severe discomfort that makes sitting or lying down difficult, affecting their daily life and work. Clinically, the most common cause is genital infection. Vaginal itching is often located on the clitoris and labia minora, but it can also affect the labia majora, perineum, or even the perianal area. It is typically recurrent in nature, but can also be persistent, usually worsening at night. Vaginal itching without identifiable factors or causes generally occurs in women of reproductive age or postmenopausal women, often affecting the entire external genitalia, but it may also be limited to a specific area or one side. Although the itching may be very severe, even unbearable, the local skin and mucosa appear normal, or may only show scratch marks due to excessive scratching.How to treat vaginal itching:
1. Eliminate local or systemic factors that cause itching. If the patient has a partner, both should be treated simultaneously to prevent cross-infection and recurring episodes. Avoid overusing anti-itch medications and seek treatment under a doctor's guidance. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, changing menstrual pads frequently and cleaning the area regularly during menstruation. Maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genitalia, avoid scratching, and do not use hot water or soap.
2. Keep the external genitalia clean and dry, avoiding hot water washing or soap scrubbing. If there is an infection, potassium permanganate solution can be used for sitz baths, but local scrubbing is strictly prohibited.
3. Avoid using or overusing medications, scratching, or local friction. Wishing you a speedy recovery!