Improper care can easily cause itching in the external genitalia. Prevention should be carried out from these aspects

We all know that vulvar itching is common, and it is an annoying disease. Many patients suffer from vulvar itching, which poses many risks. People should be aware of its symptoms and pay attention to diagnostic considerations.

Introduce the causes of external genital itching.

1. Sensitive substances stimulate itching in the female vulva. Allergy to topical medication throughout the body or external genitalia, resulting in itching of the external genitalia. Infectious diseases: trichomonal vaginitis and fungal vaginitis, too much leucorrhea, and leucorrhea stimulates vulva itching

2. The vaginal care method is incorrect, causing itching in the female vulva. High concentration cleaning solution is commonly used to clean the vagina, which can promote the normal growth of vaginal flora and reduce the inhibitory effect of pathogenic bacteria.

3. Menstrual factors cause itching in the female vulva. Experts point out that due to menstrual blood flowing through the vagina, it hinders normal vaginal acidity and alkalinity, and hidden pathogen infections can cause external genital itching.

4. Wearing uncomfortable clothes can cause itching in the female genitalia. I usually like to wear synthetic fiber pants or use menstrual bands made of rubber or plastic. The external genitalia skin is poorly ventilated, soaked in sweat, and itchy.

5. Local lesions in the external genitalia cause itching in the female external genitalia. Vulvar skin diseases such as vulvar eczema, neurodermatitis, chronic vulvar malnutrition, and vulvar tumors can all cause vulvar itching.

Self prevention of external genital itching in daily life starts from the following aspects:

1. Pay attention to clothing style

Underwear and underwear should be clean, soft and loose, preferably made of cotton fabric, and do not wear synthetic clothing.

2. Diet should be adjusted

Pay attention to adjusting gastrointestinal function, and avoid smoking, alcohol, chili peppers, strong tea, coffee, and other stimulating foods such as fresh vegetables and soy products that are light and rich in vitamins for smooth bowel movements.

3. Maintain air circulation and avoid being too dry

Adjust the indoor temperature to 6-20 degrees and the relative humidity to 30-40%. When the relative humidity is below 20%, the indoor air is too dry and allergenic substances such as dust are prone to flying. Therefore, by sprinkling water on the ground, people with conditions can use a humidifier.

4. Do not scratch when itching occurs

People with sensitive skin should not only reduce their activities appropriately, but also pay attention not to be diligent in bathing and not to have too high water temperature. If not, the sebum on the surface of the skin will be washed off, making the skin dry and prone to itching. After taking a shower, 30% to 50% glycerol can be applied to the body surface. In addition, in order to prevent proliferative changes in epidermal cells, they become rough and thick, resulting in a vicious cycle of scratching and itching.