Pruritus Vulva

Prurius vulvae means sensation of itching .I ty is a term used to describe a sensation of irritation from which the patint attempts to gain relief by scratching.Severe itching around the vaginal  lips or vulva and the anus ,can be acute or chronic in nature.

causes of Pruritis vulvae-

• Skin disease ,diabetes, menopause which all tend to cause dryness in the vaginal area,skin reaction to powder ,perfumes ,scented ,peri pads,dopuches, soaps ,etc.systematic allergies.
• Due to sexually transmitted infection ,such as trichomoniasis and genital warts.
• Itchyness around vulva.
• Skin diease (liche planus,psorias).
• Vulval dystrophy.

SYMPTOMS-

• Intense itching ,burning and sensitivity in the vaginal area  And anus.
• Pain or discomfort during sexual intercouse.
• Redness.
• Scratch marks.
• Dry ,cracked skin.
• Leathry or scaly patches.
• Bumps ,spot or blister.

Preventation-

• Wear underwear and loose clohing avoid douching ,clean the genital  area with water and unscented soap once daily and always  wipe from front to back after voiding or bowel movment .
• use lubricants during sexual intercourse ,change peri pads frequently and use unscented  ones,avoid excessive sweating.

Homoeopathic medicine for pruritis vulvae-

• Calcarea carbonica.
• Kreosotum.
• Natrum muricatum.
• Sepia.
• Borax.
• Kali bichromicum.
• Sulphur.
• Pulsatilla.