Itching of the vulva: the causes and treatment

Itching vulva( external female genitalia) in most cases, is an indication of various diseases( gastro - intestinal tract, liver, etc.), A manifestation of allergic reactions( nutritional components, medicaments, etc.), Resulting intoxications( impact synthetic fabrics, chemicalsEtc.), as well as a harbinger of endocrine disorders, blood diseases, mental and nervous diseases. Also, quite often itching of the vulva is a sign indicating the presence of degenerative diseases of the vulva( sclerosing lichen, leukoplakia and kraurosis)

Causes

At the moment, the nature of this disease is defined yet not in full, but we can say with certainty that the leading role inIts occurrence is played by the presence of neuroendocrine pathologies in the body. If there is itching, the deviation in the CNS nerve endings is quite clearly visible, on which a burning sensation is created. Also, certain malfunctions in the autonomic nervous system are highlighted, as a result of which difficulties arise in the perception of external stimuli by the skin.

However, in some cases this disease can be classified as an independent disease. The cause of its occurrence can become neuromuscular - tropical disorders in almost any age period. In adolescents, most often the vulvar pruritus arises as a result of the presence of vulvovaginitis or fungal diseases. In women of reproductive age, the disease occurs as a result of extragenital diseases or diabetes mellitus;and for women in menopause, the most common occurrence due to the fact that it is very sharply reduced content of estrogen in the blood, causing trophic changes of the genital organs. Duration of the disease from several months to several years.

also to the root causes include: dermatitis( contact and allergic), chronic lichen simplex, atopic dermatitis, vaginitis, systemic diseases( seborrhea, lichen planus, psoriasis, erythema multiforme, pemphigus, Hailey disease - Haley

Symptoms

main clinical manifestationis itching of the vulva, which can be permanent or paroxysmal. most often it occurs at night and can be so painful that causes a variety of psycho-emotional disorders. Scratching,associated with itching contributed to increasing the inflammatory process, which further enhances the discomfort. If the disease is prolonged, in the tissues of the vulva may develop atrophic processes, as well as depigmentation or pigmentation of the skin

Treatment

for quality treatment of itching of the vulva is first necessary to eliminate the local, And general concomitant diseases. Treatment for today is carried out in several ways, but the most effective is ultrasound treatment that allowsWith minimal discomfort and no damage to the internal organs, completely eliminate this ailment. Laser treatment is widely used, with a noticeable reduction in the itching observed after seven procedures.