What is the best way to treat vulvar itching?

There is generally no best way to treat vulvar itching. It may be caused by fungal infection, bacterial infection, Trichomonas infection, vulvar eczema, vulvar malnutrition, etc. It can be improved through general treatment or drug treatment.

1. Fungal infection: Most cases are caused by fungal infection, which leads to vulvar candidiasis, which causes vulvar itching. It may also be accompanied by increased leucorrhea and dysuria. You can use drugs such as nystatin tablets and fluconazole tablets under the guidance of a doctor to control the condition.

2. Bacterial infection: It may also be caused by bacterial infection, and you need to cooperate with the doctor to use erythromycin ointment, mupirocin ointment, etc. During the treatment, the patient needs to avoid sexual intercourse to avoid aggravating the condition.

3. Trichomonas infection: Trichomonas vaginitis is a common vaginal inflammation caused by Trichomonas vaginalis. Clinically, the main manifestations are increased leucorrhea, thin foam, foul odor and vaginal itching. Local treatment with drugs such as metronidazole gel and tinidazole tablets is required under the guidance of a professional doctor.

4. Vulvar eczema: It may be an inflammatory skin disease of the vulva caused by external factors, which can easily lead to the appearance of millet-sized papules or papulovesicles on the vulva, accompanied by obvious itching symptoms. You can use calamine lotion, boric acid solution and other drugs for cleaning under the guidance of a doctor to relieve the itching symptoms. You can also take oral loratadine tablets or cetirizine hydrochloride tablets and other drugs to relieve itching.

5. Vulvar dystrophy: It is a skin disease characterized by atrophy and thinning of the vulva and perianal skin, which may also cause symptoms of vulvar itching. It is necessary to follow the doctor's advice to use drugs such as pyruvic acid ointment and compound vitamin A ointment for treatment.

You need to wear loose and breathable cotton underwear, take a bath frequently, change into clean clothes frequently, wash the vulva with warm water before going to bed at night, and keep the area clean and dry.