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NoDoctor's answer:
Vaginal itching is a symptom that can be caused by various factors. Local causes include specific infections (such as fungal vaginitis, trichomoniasis, pubic lice, scabies, pinworms), chronic vulvar dystrophy, drug allergies or chemical irritation, poor hygiene habits, and skin diseases. Patients with chronic conditions such as diabetes, jaundice, leukemia, vitamin A deficiency, and vitamin B deficiency also frequently experience vaginal itching. In some cases, there are no obvious local or systemic causes, which may be related to psychological or mental factors. Vaginal itching is a symptom caused by multiple factors. In elderly women, the decline in estrogen levels leads to thinning of the vulvar epidermis, atrophy of the vaginal epithelium, reduced vaginal secretions, dry or unclean vulvar conditions, and itching after mechanical or alkaline irritation. Additionally, due to disorders of the ovaries, uterus, or vagina, increased vaginal discharge often irritates the vulvar skin, causing itching.