Patient's question:
I have been experiencing intense itching downstairs recently. I used a mirror to take a look, and it was very red and slightly swollen. Sometimes the itching is unbearable, and when I scratch it with my hand, it also feels a bit painful. It's truly tormenting me, and I feel it's even difficult for me to go out.What kind of help do I need: What could be causing itching downstairs in women?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: It is considered a symptom of vaginitis. Vulvar itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors, often resulting from the excessive abnormal vaginal discharge produced by trichomoniasis or fungal infections that irritates the vulvar area. If there is a vulvar or vaginal rinse with disinfectant solutions, or certain medications are placed inside the vagina, it may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis of the vulvar skin, leading to vulvar itching. During the menstrual period, if hygiene is not paid attention to and the vulvar area is not cleaned frequently, 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.