Why is the little girl's vulva itching?

Many people think that only adult women will suffer from gynecological diseases. In fact, this is not the case. For young girls, if they do not pay attention, they are also susceptible to gynecological diseases. For example, vulvar itching is a common symptom. There are many causes of vulvar itching. In addition to vaginitis and pinworm disease, it may also be related to the clothes the child wears. If the quality of the clothes is poor, or if personal hygiene is not paid attention to, this symptom may be caused.

Why is the little girl's vulva itching?

1. Pinworm disease.

If the mother wants to judge, she can look carefully to see if there are any insects crawling out at night.

2. Urethritis

This is probably related to poor personal hygiene habits. Parents may not pay attention when wiping their children's feces, allowing the feces to contaminate the urethra and cause bacterial infection. If you suspect this is the case, it is best to do a urine test.

3. Poor quality of clothes

It is not made of pure cotton, or the texture is too hard, which may rub the genitals and cause itching. Although some clothes may say they are made of 100% cotton, they may feel rough and have a pungent smell. Mothers should make rational choices. Some mothers like to pick up other children's old clothes, but it should be noted that some clothes have aged fibers and become stiff fabrics after being washed many times, so such clothes should be worn with caution.

4. Vaginorectal fistula.

This is a relatively rare congenital malformation that can cause repeated urinary tract infections and vaginitis, causing discomfort in the child's genitals.

5. Other diseases:

Such as skin allergies, various infectious vaginitis, trauma and so on.

It is recommended that you wash your vulva with warm or cold water every night. Do not overheat it. It is best to use boiling water to dry it, but not to freeze your buttocks. Use high-quality facial tissue to absorb moisture, and do not use a towel to avoid bacterial infection.

Since 3-year-old children are too young to accurately describe their symptoms, it is best for parents to take their children to a regular hospital to see a specialist. In this case, it is not appropriate to see a traditional Chinese medicine doctor or a dermatologist. You should first go to a pediatrician and then consider referral to other related departments based on the pediatrician's opinion. Parents should check at home whether their children have itching during the day and whether the urethral opening is red. The diet can be adjusted appropriately and lighter meals can be given. You can also take a sitz bath with potassium permanganate (PP powder) to see if there is any improvement.