Vaginal and labia itching treatment

Women are constantly looking for a treatment for itchy vagina and labia, because vaginal itching is one of the most common symptoms among women that can affect women frequently, so in this article we will show you the best natural ways to help treat vaginal itching.

What causes itchy vagina and labia?

There are many causes of vaginal itching, we mention some of them:

• The use of tight underwear made of unnatural materials is one of the causes of itching of the vagina and labia.
• The use of deodorants and some types of creams in the process of washing the vagina leads to itching in the vagina and labia.
• Itching of the vagina and labia in its beginning is not dangerous, but these symptoms must be treated quickly so as not to cause serious complications for the patient.
•  This results in vaginal itching, redness and swelling of the vagina, and yeast infection leads to thick white discharge from the vagina.
• Bacterial infection is one of the causes of itching of the vagina and labia in women and occurs due to the deficiency of a certain type of bacteria called lactobacilli.

Methods of treating itchy vagina and labia 

In the following paragraphs, we offer you some home methods that help treat itchy vagina and labia:

Apple cider

vinegar Take apple cider vinegar with water to a bathtub and sit in it for 15 minutes as it soothes yeast infections as well as being a popular home remedy for itchy skin.

Baking soda bath Baking

soda is an effective way to treat itchy vagina and labia at home, either by placing it in the bathtub or making a paste of it and applying it to the vaginal area.

 Women often prefer to use the first method, which is to add 1/4 - 1 cup of baking soda to a bathtub filled with warm water, and then sit in it for at least 15 minutes.

This method is used to treat the following conditions:

• Fungal vaginitis.
• Skin diseases such as eczema and psoriasis.
• Vaginal dryness.
• Genital herpes. 

yogurt

is a home remedy for yeast infection and thus can be used to treat vaginal itching caused by yeast infection. 

The benefits of yogurt are that it contains probiotics that promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the vagina, which have the ability to kill some types of yeasts and maintain vaginal health. 

Yogurt can also be used to treat vaginal itching at home if it is caused by bacterial vaginosis. 

To get the best benefits from using yogurt to treat itchy vagina and labia, follow these steps:

• Put some yogurt in the vaginal area to relieve itching.
• Dip a tampon in Greek yogurt and insert it into the vagina.
• Mix yogurt with antifungal cream and honey and apply it inside the vagina.

It is always recommended to use plain Greek yogurt that is free of flavors or sugar when applied topically inside the vagina, and it is also recommended to wear sanitary pads so that the yogurt does not spill on clothes. 

Oil baths

Sometimes, itching of the vagina and labia can be treated at home by adding gentle oils to bath water, as they can help moisturize the skin and the vaginal area, and relieve vaginal itching caused by vaginal dryness.

You should not use essential oils because they cause skin irritation.

Treatment of itching of the vagina and labia at home 

There are many ways that can be followed to prevent itching of the vagina and labia, and methods are usually used to reduce bacterial and fungal infections because they are the main cause of itching of the vagina and labia.

The methods used to prevent itching of the vagina and labia are as follows: -

• should be washed with warm water to kill the types of bacteria and reduce the growth of bacteria and fungi stuck in the underwear, which can cause fungal infections in the vagina. 
• Not using deodorants in the process of cleaning the vagina, and some natural oils can be used in the washing process to moisturize the walls of the vagina.
• The use of underwear made of cotton or natural fibers, which is somewhat loose, usually helps prevent itching of the vagina and labia, and you should avoid wearing tight clothes that contain polyester fibers.
• In some cases, the cause of itching of the vagina and labia is the infection of some skin diseases such as allergies. In this case, the doctor uses some allergy medications to overcome the sensitivity of the skin in the vagina and thus helps treat itchy vagina and labia.

Treatment of itching of the vagina and labia with herbs 

There are many herbs that help in the treatment of itching of the vagina and labia,

:

including 

Adding oatmeal to your bath water can also help relieve itchy vulva that occurs due to dry skin or skin conditions, such as eczema. 

Oatmeal can be used to treat vaginal itching at home by sitting in bath water containing oatmeal for 20 minutes. 

It can be used to treat vaginal itching at home if it is caused by: Yeast

• infection.
• Bacterial vaginosis
• irritation of the vagina.

Coconut oil

Married women can apply coconut oil directly into the vagina, but first make sure you use high-quality, pure coconut oil.

 It is recommended to wear sanitary pads to avoid oil contamination of clothing.

These were some of the natural methods that are used to treat itching of the vagina and labia. You can try it and if you do not find a result, either go to a specialized doctor or seek advice from the clinical pharmacist specialized in Adam's Pharmacy to prescribe the appropriate medication.