What Should I Do If I Have Itching in My Genital Area?

How to deal with itchy genitalia?

Symptoms of itchy genitalia are generally caused by bacterial infections and require medical treatment. It is also important to maintain good personal hygiene. To prevent this, it is necessary to change underwear frequently, take a shower every day, and avoid unsafe sex. Additionally, women should have annual check-ups for vaginal secretions to keep track of their physical condition and be able to seek treatment as early as possible if there are any unexpected situations. Here are some ways to deal with itchy genitalia:

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene, keep the external genitalia clean and dry, avoid scratching, using hot water or soap.

2. Use 0.1% povidone-iodine or 1:5000 potassium permanganate for sitz baths twice daily, each time lasting for 10-15 minutes.

3. Use traditional Chinese medicine with heat-clearing and detoxifying properties to boil water and fumigate and wash the external genitalia 1-2 times daily, each time lasting for about 10 minutes.

4. Use infrared physical therapy, hot compresses, etc., to help dissipate inflammation.

5. Wear loose, cotton, and breathable underwear, avoiding tight, synthetic underwear, jeans, or low-quality sanitary napkins that may cause irritation.

Why is there itching in the genitalia?

Itchy genitalia is mainly caused by bacterial and viral infections in the body. The specific reason depends on the characteristics of the secretions. For example, if the leucorrhea is watery, bean-like, or curd-like, the infecting bacteria may be different, and the medications used will also differ.