Post Date November, 16 2024
Pruritus of the external genitalia is a common gynecological condition, which can be caused by various reasons and has a serious impact on the normal life and work of female patients. It can also harm the patient's physical health. We should take preventive measures in daily life.
The harm of external genital itching
1. When female genital itching is severe, it is not easy to cure and is prone to recurrence, leading to premature birth, fetal infection, and deformities.
2. Pruritus of the external genitalia can also cause emotional discord between couples, as itching of the external genitalia can have a certain impact on their sexual life.
3. For those who remain untreated for a long time after illness, itching of the external genitalia can cause many vaginitis, but infertility caused by fungal vaginitis is temporary and can also lead to pregnancy after the disease is cured
4. Inducing genital infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, perirenal inflammation, sexual pain, etc., can lead to multiple diseases occurring simultaneously over time.
5. When external genital itching is severe, it can affect the work, study, life, and sleep of female friends. Women are in great pain because of sitting restlessly.
Prevent itching of the external genitalia
1. Those who have not recovered for a long time should undergo a blood sugar test.
2. Avoid abuse, drug abuse, scratches, and local friction.
3. Pay attention to menstrual hygiene, replace menstrual pads during menstruation, and clean them regularly.
4. Keep the external genitalia clean and dry, without using hot water or soap to scrub.
5. Avoid alcohol and spicy foods, and avoid drugs that can cause allergies such as seafood.
6. Do not wear tight pants, underwear should be more loose and breathable, preferably made of cotton.
Treatment of external genital itching
1. External application: 1% rexoxine plus 1 foil, rivanol solution or 30% boric acid solution are used to wet in case of acute inflammation, and 40% zinc oxide ointment can be applied locally after washing. For chronic itching, corticosteroid ointment or 2% diphenhydramine ointment can be used to apply.
2. Internal medicine: In case of serious symptoms, chlorphenamine 4mSt, diphenhydramine 25mg or allophone 25ml can be taken orally, which has the effect of sedation and desensitization.
