Patient's question:
These past few days, I've had vaginal itching and pain, and sometimes there's a bit of bleeding. What's going on?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is divided into: Local causes (1) Special infections Candidal vaginitis and trichomonal vaginitis are the most common causes of vaginal itching. Scabies can also cause itching. Pinworms can cause itching around the anus and vulva in young girls, usually occurring only at night. (2) Chronic vulvar dystrophy (3) Drug allergies or chemical irritation (4) Poor hygiene habits (5) Other skin lesions Scrapes, warts, herpes, eczema, and tumors can all cause vaginal itching.II. Systemic causes (1) Diabetes (2) Jaundice Vitamin A deficiency (3) Vulvar congestion during pregnancy and premenstruation (4) Unexplained vaginal itching Some people believe that it may be related to psychological or mental factors.