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Surprising Reasons For An Itchy Vagina You Must Not Ignore!
What do you do when you have an allergic reaction and experience itches on your hands or feet? You immediately apply a soothing lotion or head to a doctor to have it checked, right?
Well, the human body is prone to various kinds of ailments. Inflammation and itching, which can affect any part of the body, are also rather serious conditions.
Itching can be a very uncomfortable and embarrassing condition that puts a person through a lot of irritation.
Also Read: 16 Tips To Keep Your Vagina Healthy
Itching is a condition in which a person experiences an uncontrollable need to scratch a certain part of their skin due to various reasons.
Research studies opine that skin itching can have over 70 causes, some of them being allergic reactions to certain foods, dust allergy, viral/bacterial infections, skin conditions like eczema, certain diseases like leukaemia, kidney or nerve disorders, etc.
Many women experience vaginal itching, which is quite common due to conditions like yeast infections.
The vagina is a moist region, so it is a very susceptible region to contracting infections that further lead to itching and irritation.
Hence, have a look at some of the surprising reasons that can cause vaginal itching in women, in this article!
1. Bacterial Vaginosis
This is a condition caused by the depletion of healthy bacteria in the vagina, which can lead to extreme itching and dryness in that area. Usually a watery discharge and foul odour is also experienced along with bacterial vaginosis.
2. Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction in the vagina, which leads to itching, caused by certain products like shampoos, soaps, vaginal lubricants and even condoms.
3. Psoriasis
Although psoriasis is a condition that affects the skin, in rare cases, it can also affect the vagina, thereby leading to extreme vaginal dryness and itching.
4. STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are one of the top reasons for vaginal itching. STDs such as chlamydia, herpes, trichomoniasis, gonorrhoea, etc, can lead to severe vaginal itching!
5. Hormonal Imbalance
Hormonal imbalance can often disturb the natural pH levels of your vagina, thus making it dry, itchy and further prone to yeast infections.
6. Pubic Lice
Yes this condition, in which the lice make your pubic hair their breeding ground, can also lead to extreme vaginal itching and infections.
7. Lichen Sclerosus
This is a rare condition that usually occurs due to an overactive immune system or hormonal imbalance, in which white spots appear on the vulva, leading to vaginal itching.
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