您的无情区域并不是令人讨厌的瘙痒的最方便的地方。
Not only can an itch down under be downright embarrassing, but an itchy vulva can also be excruciatingly uncomfortable.
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“事实是，我们身体上的任何地方都有皮肤，神经纤维，毛发或毛囊和汗腺，这有瘙痒的潜力。”Sheryl A. Ross，医学博士，作者She-ology: The Definitive Guide to Women's Intimate Health. Period和她 - she-quel：让我们继续对话。
罗斯博士补充说：“外阴（即生殖器的外部）可能是微妙而气质的。”
她说，任何破坏这个敏感区域pH平衡的事物都可以激发瘙痒，并使外阴（和阴道）成为一个不太快乐的地方。
继续阅读以了解无痒的外阴背后最常见的罪魁祸首vaginal discharge。
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如果您在外阴区域中经历瘙痒，燃烧，发红和/或肿胀，持续时间超过几天或对非处方药的反应，请参见您的医生，谁可以正确评估，诊断和治疗您。
1。You Have Vulvar Dermatitis
Your itchy private parts might be a product of vulvar dermatitis, a term used to describe dry, painful or irritated skin in the vulval region, Dr. Ross says.
There's a lengthy laundry list of things that can bring on this uncomfortable condition. Dr. Ross names the most common vulvar irritants here:
- 香精肥皂，气泡浴液，浴盐和滑石粉
- 洗涤剂，织物软化剂和干衣板
- 变暖凝胶和香味润滑剂
- 尼龙内衣或泳衣
- 乳胶或基于橡胶的产品，例如膜片和避孕套
- 唾液或精液
- Spermicides such as foams, creams and jellies
- Feminine hygiene sprays, tampons, deodorant pads and sanitary wipes
- 某些面霜或软膏
修理它：“Treating vulvar dermatitis begins by identifying and removing the cause,” Dr. Ross says. Once you stop using the irritating product, you should feel better.
同时，您可以在外壳的外部使用抗it药物，类固醇奶油或温和，无香水的保湿霜来获得一些缓解（不要在阴道内放任何东西），罗斯博士说。
2.剃须刀燃烧
The root of your itch could be剃刀烧伤。
Razor burn — which may include itching, a rash and red bumps — is a byproduct of shaving the skin of the vulva, Dr. Ross says. "It occurs when the razor blade interacts with the skin and hair of this delicate area," she explains.
And often, old blades are to blame for the burn.
罗斯博士说：“旧剃须刀带有不必要的细菌，会导致外阴的皮肤和毛囊引起剃须刀，颠簸，痤疮和其他刺激。”
修理它：Follow Dr. Ross’s recommendations to reduce your risk of razor burn:
- Prep your skin：清洁剃须之前（和之后）的区域。罗斯博士说，剃须后，涂上温和的，无香的保湿剂来保持皮肤水分。脱毛后用丝瓜轻轻剥落皮肤，也可以帮助防止痤疮和ingrown hairs在再生过程中，她补充说。
- Use antibacterial soaps and lotions: “These are also helpful in protecting this sensitive area against acne and rashes,” Dr. Ross says.
- 定期清洁或更换剃须刀：“The bathroom can be a reservoir for bacteria, so it is absolutely necessary to clean or replace bathroom items weekly, [especially if you’re using them near your vulva],” Dr. Ross says.
- 避免使用含酒精的产品。这些可能会干燥并刺激到那里的细腻皮肤。
- Take your time：“当您不得不剃光耻骨区域时，永远不要着急，”罗斯博士说。缓慢，稳定的中风可以减少剃须刀的燃烧。
出汗过多could be the source of your scratching below the belt.
罗斯博士说：“炎热的日子，运动和不良内衣的选择都会导致外阴的皮肤和腺体出汗。”
And a warm, moist environment can be a breeding ground for an itch-inducing infection.
罗斯博士说，例如，细菌会堆积并导致刺激，瘙痒，痤疮，皮疹和疮。
Making matters worse, certain kinds of underwear — like those made of cotton — tend to trap sweat on the skin.
修理它：罗斯博士说，保持外阴清洁，皮肤凉爽和干燥将有所帮助。
In other words, when your private parts are perspiring profusely, jump in the shower, stat. This will keep things like bad bacteria at bay.
Additionally, opt for breathable, moisture-wicking materials (think: microfiber fabrics, bamboo and spandex) that encourage sweat to evaporate away from the sensitive skin of the vulva.
罗斯博士说：“晚上，让您的外阴有呼吸并完全摆脱内裤的机会。”
4. You Have Vulval Eczema
Wherever there's skin on your body, there's a risk of developing eczema. And the sensitive skin of the vulva is no different.
罗斯博士说：“湿疹会导致炎症性变化，导致皮肤上的红色，包括外阴酸痛。”这种炎症会引起瘙痒。
修理它：“Using an oral anti-histamine, topical anti-itch cream, moisturizer, cool compresses and taking a warm bath are all helpful” torelieve an eczema-related rash罗斯博士说。
Also, try not to scratch (easier said than done, we know). While scratching may supply immediate satisfaction, it just further irritates the area, which can become inflamed or even infected if you break the skin.
当瘙痒过多或难以忍受时，请考虑going commando罗斯博士说。她解释说，使外阴保持凉爽和不受限制（可以摩擦和加剧皮疹）将有助于缓解症状。
5.你有牛皮癣
像湿疹一样，牛皮癣是另一种可能影响外阴的常见炎症性皮肤病。
罗斯博士说：“不管牛皮癣位于体内的位置，持久性，发痒的皮肤都是最常见的破坏性症状之一。”
You may also notice a rash with scaly patches.
修理它：罗斯博士再次，再次，“保持皮肤保湿和通风非常重要。”她补充说：“避免压力和不抓挠的抗味面霜也是防止瘙痒的有用策略。”
6.是地衣硬化
While it's less common, there's a chance your itchy labia could be linked tolichen sclerosus罗斯博士说，这是一种导致外阴皮肤变薄干燥的慢性皮肤状况。
虽然任何人都可以得到地衣巩膜，但绝经后的人更容易倾向于Mayo Clinic。这种增加的风险可能部分是由于激素失衡，这可能导致这种疾病的发展。
除了瘙痒外，据蛋黄酱诊所还包括地衣硬化的其他可能症状包括：
- Redness
- Discomfort or pain
- 皮肤上的白色斑块光滑
- Blotchy, wrinkled patches
- 撕裂或流血
- In severe cases, bleeding, blistering or ulcerated sores
- 性爱
修理它：“用尤其是为外阴（您的ob-gyn推荐的外阴）制成的保湿霜或在特级通用中沐浴coconut oil很有帮助，”罗斯博士说。此外，“每天使用温和的类固醇奶油将有助于减少炎症并抑制瘙痒，”她说。
7.你有耻骨虱子
尽管它可能会给您带来Heebie-Jeebies，但令人毛骨悚然的爬行可能是您外阴痒的原因。
Easily transferred by close physical contact like sex, "lice, or crabs, can live in any area of the body with hair, including pubic hair," Dr. Ross says.
"Intense itching of the skin of the vulva occurs as a result of an allergic reaction from the saliva of the lice," she adds.
修理它：See your doctor, who can prescribe a medicated shampoo or cream to kill the lice, Dr. Ross says.
8. It's Genital Herpes
像耻骨虱子一样，生殖器疱疹（主要是通过性接触传播）也可能引起外阴中坚持的瘙痒。
Ross博士说，由单纯疱疹病毒（HSV）引起的生殖器疱疹的特征是瘙痒，疼痛，红色或白色的水泡，溃疡和皮肤上的疮。
修理它：虽然无法治愈疱疹，但感染可以用抗病毒药物以及类固醇霜治疗，以抗击瘙痒。
9. You Have a Yeast Infection
When you hear酵母菌感染, the first thing that likely comes to mind is a cottage cheese-like discharge. But these itch-inducing infections can also occur in the absence of abnormal discharge.
的确， ”酵母菌感染s罗斯博士说：“是发痒的外阴的最常见原因，也称为阴道炎。”
Another telltale sign is swelling.
修理它：“看到您的医疗保健提供者获得阴道文化始终是知道如何的第一步治疗症状quickly and efficiently,” Dr. Ross says. “If the vaginal culture is positive for yeast, appropriate oral or vaginal medication can be given along with antifungal and anti-itch vulva cream to give symptomatic relief."
10.您的皮肤因卫生垫受到刺激
"The worst thing you can do for the skin of the vulva is wear a sanitary pad or panty liner every day to collectaccidental loss of urineor normal vaginal discharge," Dr. Ross says.
Ross博士说，每天磨损时，卫生垫和内裤衬里会破坏和刺激外阴皮肤，从而引发破坏性的“刮擦”周期。
这是因为“许多[垫子]散发着香水或含有带有引起皮肤干燥和刺激的化学物质的合成材料，这可能会导致该精致区域的长期瘙痒。
好的，但是由天然材料制成的无香料产品呢？她说：“即使是最有机和天然的内裤衬里也可能破坏外阴细腻的皮肤。”
修理它：罗斯博士说，放弃频繁使用女性餐巾，只戴上它们才能根据需要收集血液。她补充说，如果您在每月月经期间更喜欢垫子，请在温暖的水浴中浸入毒液外椰子油中可以帮助舒缓和滋润外阴的皮肤（并防止可能的瘙痒）。
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