Patient's question:
Hello:I have been troubled by a symptom for a long time, which is an itchy vulva without a clear cause. I pay close attention to hygiene, but I don’t know what’s going on. The symptoms are not obvious during the day, especially at night when the itching becomes unbearable. A while ago, it was even worse, and I developed a lot of scales. I used some Wifup (a topical medication) and it improved a lot. Now, sometimes it still itches, and I feel like the vulvar skin is very dry. What could be the reason for this?
First follow-up question: But if it’s a fungal infection, the vagina wouldn’t itch—it would only affect the vulvar skin. What’s going on then? I’ve also used Daktarin cream before.
Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is often considered to be vaginitis. It is recommended to wash the external genital area with a 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution 2-3 times daily, dry it thoroughly, and then apply an antibiotic ointment to the affected area. Additionally, proper care should be taken to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the vaginal area, and avoid wearing synthetic underwear. During treatment, it is also important to strengthen your immune system by exercising regularly and maintaining a balance between rest and activity, which can help you more effectively combat the disease.