What is the cause of vulvar itching and what medicine should be used

Vulvar itching is a common gynecological symptom, with various causes, including infection factors, local vulvar lesions, bad hygiene habits, allergies, etc. Treatment methods and medications include topical medications, oral medications, hormone drugs, etc.

1. Reasons:

1. Infectious factors: such as Trichomonas vaginitis, candidal vaginitis, etc.

2. Local lesions of the vulva: such as vulvar eczema, neurodermatitis, etc.

3. Bad hygiene habits: Keep the vulva clean and dry, avoid excessive cleaning and the use of irritating cleaning products.

4. Allergy: such as drug allergy or sanitary napkin allergy.

2. Medication recommendations:

1. Topical medications: You can use lotions and creams with antipruritic effects, such as calamine lotion, diphenhydramine ointment, etc.

2. Oral medication: Choose antifungal drugs, antitrichomoniasis drugs or antiallergic drugs according to the cause of the disease.

3. Hormone drugs: For stubborn itching, hormone drugs can be used under the guidance of a doctor, but be aware of side effects.

After women suffer from vulvar pruritus, they should pay attention to keeping the vulvar skin clean and dry, use loose and breathable underwear, avoid scrubbing with soapy water or irritating detergents, try to control scratching to relieve itching, and avoid eating spicy and allergic foods.