Patient's question:
What should I do if I have vulvitis, and it's very serious?Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the Condition: Vulvitis refers to inflammatory lesions of the skin or mucosa of the vulva, such as redness, swelling, pain, itching, and erosion. The vulva can develop various diseases due to bacterial infections, such as leukoplakia of the vulva and vulvar pruritus. Therefore, maintaining vulvar hygiene is essential.Guidance for Treatment:
- Remove the underlying cause.
- For first-time occurrences, treatment must be thorough. Incomplete treatment is one of the reasons for the recurrence and difficulty in treating vaginitis. The standard for recovery is a negative leukorrhea test after three menstrual cycles.
- Treat the partner simultaneously. Using condoms can reduce mutual infection between sexual partners.
- Pay attention to personal hygiene. Keep the vulva clean and dry, change underwear frequently, and use personal vulvar care items exclusively. Wash used underwear, towels, and basins with boiling water. When visiting public places like public restrooms, swimming pools, or bathtubs, take precautions to prevent cross-infection.
- Enhance the body's resistance. Eat less spicy and seafood, as seafood can also easily cause vaginal infections.