Patient's question:
Symptom Description: The past two days, severe itching in the vagina. Did not seek medical attention.History of Treatment and Effect: Never had such symptoms.
Help Needed: What medication can be used to reduce the itching and improve the condition? Very particular about hygiene.
Doctor's answer:
The main causes of vulvar itching are:(1) Special infections:
Candidal vulvovaginitis and trichomonal vulvovaginitis are the most common causes of vulvar itching. Scabies can also cause itching. Pruritus around the female anus and vulva caused by pinworms generally occurs only at night.
(2) Due to chronic vulvar dystrophy:
The primary symptom is severe itching, accompanied by white patches on the vulvar skin.
(3) Drug allergies or chemical irritation:
Soaps, condoms, and other items can directly irritate or cause allergic reactions, leading to contact dermatitis with itching symptoms.
(4) Poor hygiene habits:
Neglecting vulvar cleanliness, prolonged irritation from menstrual discharge, urine, or feces can cause itching. Using rubber or plastic menstrual pads during menstruation, or wearing non-breathable synthetic fiber underwear, can lead to itching due to moisture and heat accumulation.
(5) Other skin conditions:
Scratches from common warts, herpes, or eczema can also cause vulvar itching.