Patient's question:
Vulvar redness and swelling, slight cracks at the vaginal opening, pain during intercourse.Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is a symptom that can be caused by various factors. Local causes include specific infections (such as fungal vaginitis, trichomoniasis, pubic lice, scabies, pinworms), chronic vulvar dystrophy, drug allergies or chemical irritation, poor hygiene habits, and skin diseases. Patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, jaundice, leukemia, vitamin A deficiency, and vitamin B deficiency also frequently experience vaginal itching. In some cases, there are no obvious local or systemic causes, which may be related to psychological or mental factors. Vaginal itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors. Elderly women, due to a decline in estrogen levels, thinning of the vulvar epidermis, atrophy of the vaginal epithelium, insufficient vaginal secretions, dry or unclean vulvar conditions, and mechanical or alkaline irritation, often develop vaginal itching. Additionally, conditions affecting the ovaries, uterus, or vagina may lead to itching due to increased vaginal discharge irritating the vulvar skin.