Why is my vulva itchy and painful?

Why is my vulva itchy and painful?

Vulvar itching and mild pain can be caused by eczema, folliculitis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, etc.

1. Eczema:

Eczema is caused by long-term mental stress or contact with allergens. If eczema appears on the vulva, small red papules will form, accompanied by strong itching. Scratching with your hands will also cause slight pain. You can use calamine lotion, triamcinolone acetate cream, mometasone furoate cream and other drugs for treatment according to the doctor's advice.

2. Folliculitis:

Folliculitis is usually caused by severe sweating or bacterial infection. After the disease occurs, the vulvar hair follicle tissue will become inflamed and lesions will occur, which will also cause mild itching and pain. You can use erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, fusidic acid ointment and other drugs according to the doctor's advice.

3. Vulvovaginal Candida infection:

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a gynecological disease caused by Candida infection. After the disease occurs, vaginal discharge increases, and stimulation of the vulva causes obvious itching, accompanied by vulvar burning pain. Under the guidance of a doctor, drugs such as clotrimazole suppositories, Baofukang suppositories, and matrine suppositories need to be used.

In addition to the common causes mentioned above, it may also be caused by pubic lice. Patients should keep the vulva clean, avoid scratching with their hands, and try to choose loose and breathable underwear.