What should I pay attention to for vulvar itching?

  Itching of the vulva is a common symptom in women, with a higher incidence especially in middle-aged and older women. The causes of vulvar itching are complex. In the prevention and treatment of vulvar itching, we should grasp the principle of “four to three taboos”.  The four to: 1, timely consultation to clarify the cause, improve the routine of the white belt, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc., under the guidance of the doctor reasonable use of drugs, so that you can achieve the target, effective control of the disease, to achieve good results.  2, to do the combination of internal drugs and external drugs. Internal drugs are mainly selected according to the cause, such as trichomonas infection taking metronidazole, fungal infection taking itraconazole, diabetes caused by the choice of hypoglycemic drugs, itching when the intense oral anti-itch drugs. Topical medication is mainly used in the form of lotions and anti-itch creams, 3% boric acid solution, compound cypress solution for external washing.  3, pay attention to improve the local environment of the vulva, mainly to do dry, hygienic and breathable, especially during the menstrual period to pay attention to keep the vulva clean and dry, use sterilized sanitary napkins, underwear should be loose and breathable.  4, to achieve a relaxed mood, emotional stability, to ensure the quality of sleep.  Three don’t: 1, avoid scratching with your hands, and don’t scrub with a wet towel, or use other items to wipe locally.  2, avoid using too hot water to wash and scald, avoid using soap and other alkaline detergents when bathing.  3, avoid eating spicy food, such as chili, raw onion, garlic and mustard, etc., and avoid drinking any alcoholic beverages.