Patient's question:
It's almost a month now, and my external vagina is itchy. Because of work, I haven't been to the hospital to see a doctor. I want to know what medicine I can take to stop the itching?Doctor's answer:
1. Clean frequently: Cleaning is the most effective way to maintain vulvar hygiene. Women should ideally wash the vulva with warm water before going to bed each night to keep it dry and clean.2. Change underwear: Underwear is the closest clothing to the vulva. To ensure dryness, women should change their underwear daily and prefer wearing cotton underwear. Cotton underwear is soft and does not irritate the vulva, making it less likely to cause vulvar itching.
3. Wash underwear separately: Underwear includes not only pants but also bras, socks, and other close-fitting clothing. When washing these items, women must remember to wash underwear in a separate basin and never wash them with socks at the same time. Otherwise, bacteria from socks can easily spread to the underwear, making it "unclean." Additionally, after washing, underwear should be hung outside to dry, as sunlight has strong sterilizing effects. It is best not to let them air-dry indoors.
Vulvar itching often occurs in the vagina, the outer labia majora, the mons pubis, the clitoris, and the inner labia minora, as well as the perineum, and can spread to the area near the anus.