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What Causes Severe Itching Sensation In The Vaginal Area?
Hi Ive got a bad itchiness outside around my virgina and its very itchy and i use to put my hand and scratch it every day. i bath two to three times daily but it didnt help. i try having sex with my hubby 5 times a day but it didnt hep. could you please help me solve the problem.thank you so much for your help
Wed, 21 Apr 2021
Hi,
Vaginal itching is an uncomfortable symptom which may be resulted from allergies or irritants, skin diseases like contact dermatitis, eczema or lichen sclerosus, fungal or yeast infections like vaginal candidiasis, public lice, sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, or bacterial vaginosis, hormonal imbalances like low estrogen levels due to any causes, pregnancy, stress etc. Treatment depends on causes. You should undergo some investigations like urine R/M/E and C/S, urethral swab for C/S, pelvic ultrasound, serum estrogen etc., to find out the exact underlying causes for your present sufferings and then treat them accordingly.
In the meantime, you can apply mild corticosteroid creams like hydrocortisone and take antihistamines orally for reducing itching sensation in the vaginal area. For bacterial vaginosis or sexually transmitted diseases, antibiotics may be needed. Similarly, for fungal infections, antifungal medications should be needed. If this itching sensation in the vaginal area lasts for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor first for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Vaginal itching is an uncomfortable symptom which may be resulted from allergies or irritants, skin diseases like contact dermatitis, eczema or lichen sclerosus, fungal or yeast infections like vaginal candidiasis, public lice, sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, or bacterial vaginosis, hormonal imbalances like low estrogen levels due to any causes, pregnancy, stress etc. Treatment depends on causes. You should undergo some investigations like urine R/M/E and C/S, urethral swab for C/S, pelvic ultrasound, serum estrogen etc., to find out the exact underlying causes for your present sufferings and then treat them accordingly.
In the meantime, you can apply mild corticosteroid creams like hydrocortisone and take antihistamines orally for reducing itching sensation in the vaginal area. For bacterial vaginosis or sexually transmitted diseases, antibiotics may be needed. Similarly, for fungal infections, antifungal medications should be needed. If this itching sensation in the vaginal area lasts for long or bother you, then you should consult your doctor first for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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