Patient's question:
I have recently been experiencing persistent itching in the external genital area. I have tried using various cleaning solutions, but the itching has not been relieved and has even worsened. I always pay close attention to personal hygiene, but the condition has not improved with medication, leaving me feeling helpless.What kind of help do I need: How to deal with external genital itching?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Vulvar itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors, often resulting from the stimulation of the vulvar area by a large amount of abnormal vaginal discharge due to vaginal infections such as trichomoniasis or fungal infections. If antiseptic solutions are used to rinse the vulva or vagina, or certain medications are placed inside the vagina (such as sulfonamides, furacilin, strongly alkaline soaps, or potassium permanganate solutions), it may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis in the vulvar area, leading to itching. During the menstrual period, if hygiene is not properly maintained and the vulva is not frequently cleaned, menstrual blood or vaginal secretions may accumulate in the vulvar area for a long time. Alternatively, wearing synthetic underwear daily keeps the vulvar area in a consistently moist and warm environment, often causing vulvar itching.