Why do women have vulvar itching?

Vulvar itching in women may be related to vaginal dryness, Candida infection, bacterial infection, allergic reaction, skin lesions, etc. Women should seek medical attention promptly and choose appropriate treatment methods according to the doctor's advice.

1. Vaginal dryness: With age or changes in hormone levels, women may experience vaginal dryness, leading to vulvar itching. You can use lubricants or hormone drugs for local treatment, while maintaining good hygiene habits.

2. Candida infection: Vaginal candidiasis caused by Candida is one of the common vaginal infections in women. You can use compound ketoconazole cream, miconazole nitrate cream and other drugs for local treatment according to the doctor's advice. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid wearing tight clothes.

3. Bacterial infection: Bacterial infection such as bacterial vaginitis can also cause vulvar itching. You can cooperate with the doctor to use metronidazole suppositories, clotrimazole suppositories and other drugs for treatment. At the same time, pay attention to personal hygiene and avoid using irritating lotions.

4. Allergic reaction: Vulvar itching may also be caused by allergies to certain substances or drugs. You can use drugs such as loratadine tablets and cetirizine hydrochloride capsules for treatment according to the doctor's advice, which can have an anti-allergic effect, and avoid contact with allergens.

5. Skin lesions: Certain skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis can also cause vulvar itching. You can use calamine lotion, mometasone furoate cream and other drugs for treatment according to the doctor's advice, which can have the effect of anti-inflammatory and antipruritic effects. At the same time, pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and avoid irritation.

You should pay attention to a balanced diet. You can eat some fresh vegetables and fruits such as tomatoes, cucumbers, and apples, but avoid eating irritating foods such as ginger and peppers.