What causes vulvar itching?

Vulvar itching is a common discomfort symptom in the female vulva area. There are many reasons, which may be related to non-disease factors such as poor hygiene, inappropriate clothing, drug factors, disease factors, allergic factors, vulvitis, and vaginitis. The specific reasons are as follows:

1. Non-disease factors

1. Poor hygiene: If you do not pay attention to cleaning the vulva, vaginal secretions or menstrual blood will accumulate in the vulva, which will cause itching. Or if you wash the vulva several times a day and often use strong alkaline soap, the vulva skin will be too dry, which will also cause vulva itching.

2. Inappropriate clothing: If you like to wear synthetic underwear or use non-breathable sanitary napkins, the vulva skin will be poorly ventilated, soaked with sweat, and itchy.

3. Drug factors: Certain drugs such as antibiotics, contraceptives, etc. may also cause symptoms of vulvar itching due to side effects.

2. Disease Factors

1. Allergic factors: Some women may be allergic to certain chemicals, detergents, condoms, etc., which can cause local allergic reactions and cause vulvar itching.

2. Vulvitis: Vulvitis is a common cause of female genital itching. It is an inflammation caused by various stimuli to the vulva such as urine, feces, menstrual blood, etc.

3. Vaginitis: Diseases such as Trichomonas vaginitis, bacterial vaginosis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, etc. may be affected by inflammatory stimulation, resulting in increased vaginal secretions, which in turn stimulate the vulva and cause itching.

Note: You should pay more attention to hygiene in daily life, keep the vulva clean and dry, and avoid using alkaline or irritating cleaning products. At the same time, you should wear loose and breathable clothes to help relieve the symptoms of vulvar discomfort. If the symptoms of vulvar itching persist or worsen, you need to seek medical help in time.