Intimate itching natural remedies: causes and cures to get rid of this annoyance
Intimate itching is a problem common to many women but not only, especially in childbearing age and in menopause. Often it is a symptom of the presence of vaginal infections, which is why it is important that a discomfort of this type is not neglected. Especially if it persists and is accompanied by burning, loss or redness, it is worth finding remedies to deal with it, including some natural remedies. In this short video we remind you of the rules for proper intimate hygiene.
The characteristics of intimate itching
Before starting, it should be noted that intimate itching is a very common annoyance among women and men. It is a problem divided into three types: chronic, acute and recurrent. In the first case the itching lasts for a long time and continuously, in the second the phenomenon occurs in intense moments but of short duration and in the third it occurs for limited periods but periodically recurs.
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Vaginal itching: the main causes
Intimate itching in women is classified as vulvar or vaginal itching and is generally caused by infection, irritation or erroneous habits.
In the first place, infections can be bacterial or bacterial in nature and occur when the bacterial flora that protects the intimate parts undergoes an alteration. Under normal conditions, the vaginal flora has an acidic pH (around 4.5). This situation However, it can change as a result of various factors: stress, antibiotic therapies, hormonal alteration, diet rich in sugars or yeasts, lowering of the immune defenses. In this way, bacteria and mycosis proliferate, thus causing infections that occur precisely in the form of itching. and intimate burning, vaginal discharge and pain during sexual intercourse.
The main infections that cause intimate itching and burning are basically four:
- Candida: it is a mycosis caused by the fungus Candida Albicans and occurs in the form of burning, whitish discharge and irritation of the vaginal mucosa;
- Bacterial vaginosis: among the bacteria that proliferate there is the Gardnerella Vaginalis, which causes not only burning and intimate itching, but also greyish discharge of bad odor and possibly dryness of the vaginal mucosa;
- Genital herpes: Infection is caused by the virus Herpes Simplex type 2 and causes intimate itching, pain in urination, inflammation and burning in the genitals;
- Trichomoniasis: caused by the microorganism Trichomonas Vaginalis, is transmitted sexually. This infection also manifests itself with itching, gray / greenish-yellow discharge and foamy appearance.
However, it is possible that the intimate itch is not caused by infections, but by simple irritations due to less invasive factors. These include poor intimate hygiene, allergic reactions, the use of synthetic or too tight underwear and atrophic vaginitis. The latter is an inflammation of the vaginal mucosa caused by a decrease in estrogen which leads to dryness, itching and pain. during sexual intercourse. Vaginitis often occurs after menopause but also after breastfeeding or the use of drugs to treat endometriosis or chemotherapy.
Intimate itching in men: the main causes
As mentioned in the beginning, intimate itching is not common only among women. On the contrary, men also suffer from it and the causes can be different.
It could be fungal infections, often caused by Tinea Cruris or from Candida Albicans; they attack the skin in the groin area and cause intense and continuous itching, redness and burning.
It could also be scabies, which occurs after the attack of tiny skin mites that cause itchy genitals and a rash.
Still, another cause are pubic lice, also called lice, which occur mainly in the adolescent period of the man. Finally, in common with vaginal itching, it could be an irritation due to contact with synthetic undergarments.
Intimate itching: remedies and cures
It is important to underline that our advice has the sole purpose of allowing quick and immediate access to advice, reflections on the causes and possible treatments. The suggestions presented here, in fact, must not replace the opinion of the doctor or other specialists indicated by it. who will take proper care of the patient.
Returning to us after this fundamental and necessary premise, we have outlined, through the symptoms, the possible causes of the annoying intimate burning. As you can easily imagine, the remedies for intimate itching depend on the trigger.
The situations can therefore be multiple and different in their kind. In case of infection, it depends on whether it is caused by mycosis, bacteria or viruses; having ascertained this, the doctor will prescribe respectively antifungal, antibiotic or antiviral drugs respectively. Usually an antibiotic treatment is accompanied by the consumption of probiotics to restore the vaginal bacterial flora.
If the triggering factor of the discomfort is an irritation, the first thing to do is definitely avoid contact with clothing, substances or items that have caused and caused the irritation itself. As our initial video advised, it is preferable to use cotton underwear, which allows the skin to breathe, and clothing that is not too tight, so that it does not rub the area and irritate it.
If the cause is what we have defined atrophic vaginitis, the prevailing solution is the use of vaginal lubricants and local therapies indicated by the attending physician.
In the event that the itching is male, for scabies it is advisable to use special creams to be applied to the skin, while anti-lice products are enough for lice.
Intimate itching: natural remedies
Before consulting your doctor, it is normal to want to get rid of this annoyance as soon as possible, sometimes even embarrassing if it occurs in public. In fact, intimate itching leads to the need to scratch or rub the area, but it is a momentary relief, ready to show itself again after a while, sometimes in a worsened form. This is why there are natural remedies that can be effective in alleviating the discomfort. In the first place, rinsing with cold water can be beneficial, which will immediately provide relief and soothe the redness that rubbing causes. Another solution is lavender with apple cider vinegar, mixing the product with warm water and thus obtaining a lavender with antifungal and antibacterial properties. An alternative to it is lavender with bicarbonate, also dissolved in warm water, it will immediately become satisfying.
