Patient's question:
Why does vulvitis keep recurring? Vulvitis has been treated many times, but it always tends to reappear easily afterward. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Treating vulvitis should not involve stopping medication immediately after the condition improves, as this can easily lead to incomplete treatment and bacterial residue. Additionally, abandoning medication can cause the condition to rebound, making it difficult to treat the inflammation later.Also, if a woman continues sexual activity during treatment or fails to maintain vaginal hygiene—such as not washing the external genitalia frequently or changing underwear regularly—without using dedicated cleaning utensils, it is easy for bacteria to be transmitted directly or indirectly, leading to recurrent inflammation. For this reason, women should not be negligent. When treating vulvitis, it is essential to strictly follow the doctor's instructions and never act on their own.