What to do if your vulva is itchy

Vulvar itching is a common gynecological problem in women, which can usually be relieved through daily care, medication, physical therapy and other methods.

1. Daily care: You need to change and wash cotton underwear frequently to keep the vulva clean and dry. Try to avoid using strong irritating detergents and cosmetics to avoid aggravating the symptoms. Scratching the area is strictly prohibited to prevent scratching the skin and secondary infection. In daily diet, you should reduce the intake of spicy and irritating foods, such as peppers, mustard, etc., and maintain a balanced nutrition.

2. Drug treatment: Generally, the purpose of relieving itching and inflammation can be achieved through external use of calamine lotion, hydrocortisone ointment and other drugs. At the same time, you can follow the doctor's advice to use metronidazole tablets, clotrimazole vaginal tablets, nitrofuratel nystatin vaginal soft capsules and other drugs to improve the symptoms of vaginitis.

3. Physical therapy: Laser can be used to treat various conditions of vulvar itching, such as inflammation, squamous hyperplasia, skin sclerosis, etc. At the same time, cryotherapy can also be given, using deep low temperature to cause tissue degeneration and necrosis to achieve the purpose of treatment.

Note: The above drugs must be used according to the doctor's advice. Do not use them privately to avoid adverse effects. You should pay more attention to personal hygiene, take a bath frequently, and change your underwear frequently. Avoid high-risk sexual behaviors, go to bed early and get up early, and avoid staying up late. If you have any discomfort, you can see a doctor as soon as possible.