<\/span><\/h2>\nThe vulva, or external genitalia of the female, includes the pubis, the labia majora (outer lips), the labia minora (inner lips), the clitoris, perineum<\/span> (the tissue between the vagina and anus) and the external openings of the urethra and vagina.<\/p>\nItching often affects the vulva. The itchy feeling at this site in the absence of a known skin condition is known as pruritus<\/span> vulvas Vulvar itching should be distinguished from vulvar pain and vulvodynia, which refers to chronic<\/span> burning symptoms in the absence of clinical signs. Vulvar itching, pain, and burning can coexist.<\/p>\n<\/span>Who is pricked by the vulva?<\/span><\/h2>\nGirls and women of any age and race may experience mild, moderate, or severe vulvar itching, which can be intermittent or continuous. They may or may not have an associated skin condition.<\/p>\n
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<\/span>What causes an itchy vulva?<\/span><\/h2>\nOne or more specific conditions may be the cause of a vulvar itch.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Itching due to infections.<\/span><\/h3>\nCandida albicans<\/em> infection<\/span> (vulvovaginal<\/span> canker sores) is the most important thing microorganism<\/span> to consider in a postpubertal woman with vulvar itching. Candida can be a cause of napkin dermatitis<\/span> in babies Postmenopausal women are unlikely to have Candida albicans<\/em> infection unless they have diabetes, they are treated with estrogen<\/span> or antibiotics, or candida overgrowth is secondary to an underlying skin condition.<\/p>\nSeveral less common infections can cause vulvar itching.<\/p>\n
\n- \nBacterial<\/span> vaginosis causes a foamy, smelly odor download<\/span>, and rarely causes vulvar itching, possibly as a result of contact dermatitis.<\/li>\n
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Genital viral warts usually itch.<\/li>\n
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Pinworms can reside in the vagina or anus and cause itching when they come out at night.<\/li>\n
- Infections that rarely cause vulvar itching include cytolytic vaginosis (associated with vagina lactobacilli<\/span>) and trichomoniasis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Itching due to inflammatory<\/span> skin condition<\/span><\/h3>\nIrritating<\/span> Contact dermatitis is the most common cause of itching of the vulva in all ages. Can be acute<\/span>, relapsing or chronic. There may be several reasons, including:<\/p>\n\n- Age-related prepubertal or postmenopausal lack of estrogen<\/li>\n
- Underlying trend atopic<\/span> dermatitis\n<\/li>\n
- Scratching and rubbing<\/li>\n
- Friction from skin folds, clothing, activity, or sexual intercourse.<\/li>\n
- Humidity due to occlusive<\/span> underwear<\/li>\n
- Urine and feces<\/li>\n
- Soap or rough cleaner\n<\/li>\n
- Frequent washing<\/li>\n
- Inappropriate or unnecessary chemical applications, including lubricants, on the counter<\/span> or prescription drugs<\/li>\n
- Normal, excessive or infected vaginal secretions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
A severe vulvar itch may be due to:<\/p>\n