What should I do if I feel itchy down there? It needs to be treated promptly and effectively

If you have severe itching down there, you should first keep your vulva clean and dry, clean it with warm water every day, and wear loose cotton underwear. Then you should go to the hospital for a check-up, and then conduct targeted treatment after the cause is determined. In addition, patients should avoid having sex during treatment.

Itching down there usually refers to vulvar itching, which is related to a variety of factors. For example, if you suffer from vulvitis or vaginitis, it may also be caused by bad hygiene habits, which requires timely and effective treatment. So what should I do if I have severe itching down there?
1. Keep the vulva clean and dry <br/>If the itching is severe, the patient should first keep the vulva clean and dry. Wash the vulva with warm water every day, and try not to use lotion to avoid infection. After washing, dry it with a clean towel and change into loose and clean cotton underwear, which can relieve the symptoms of itching to a certain extent.
2. Etiological treatment <br/>If the itching is severe, you need to go to the hospital for examination in time to find out the cause of the itching, and then carry out corresponding treatment according to the cause. There are many reasons for the itching below, such as candidal vaginitis, vulvitis or vulvar eczema. After clarifying the specific cause, symptomatic treatment can be carried out, which can achieve better results and prevent the condition from worsening due to incorrect treatment.
3. Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment <br/>Many women have frequent sexual intercourse and do not pay attention to sexual hygiene, which can easily cause various gynecological inflammations, resulting in obvious itching below. Therefore, when this happens, in addition to active treatment, patients should also avoid sexual intercourse during treatment. After the treatment, you can have appropriate sexual intercourse, but you must pay attention to sexual hygiene to prevent such symptoms from recurring.