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Home remedies for itching in female private parts

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Dr. Dinesh SharmaAyurvedic Specialist • 18 Years Exp.Bachelor of Physiotherapy
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The itching in the private parts of females is an irritation that makes them feel uncomfortable. Itching in the private parts of the female is the symbol of the infection in the vagina, yeast infection, itching in the vulvar areas of the female. Mostly women feel the itching in the private parts during the menstrual cycle or during the menopausal transition due to some of the fluctuations in the estrogen level. They should visit the doctor immediately if they are having the genital redness, blisters on the vulva, if they are facing difficulty in doing urine, if they are not feeling comfortable during the intercourse, if they are having an unusual vaginal discharge, if they are having pain in the genital areas. They can prevent itching in the private parts by avoiding scratching, avoiding the excessive amount of laundry detergent, avoiding vaginal douches, by taking a balanced diet etc. Females can take medications such as antifungal cream, corticosteroid cream, antihistamine etc in order to prevent itching in the private parts.

The causes of the itching in female parts are as follows:

  • Trichomoniasis
  • Yeast infection
  • Menopause
  • Diseases that are sexually transmitted
  • Allergic reaction
  • Seborrheic dermatitis
  • Bacterial vaginosis
  • Folliculitis
  • Psoriasis
  • Stress
  • Dermographism
  • Genital warts
  • Vulvar cancer
  • Dryness of vagina
  • Genital herpes
  • Changes in the level of hormones

The home remedies for treatment of itching in the private parts of female are as follows

  • Greek Yogurt:- Greek Yogurt is the common home remedy for treating the itching in the private parts of the female. It is effective mostly if the itching in the private parts of females is caused due to the yeast infection. Greek yogurt is regarded as the probiotic that helps in promoting the development of the 'good' bacteria in the vagina. This bacteria helps in killing the yeast and helps in reducing the itching caused due to the yeast infection. So, females can use Greek yogurt in order to prevent the itching in the private parts
  • Probiotic foods:- Probiotic foods also help in reducing the itching in the private parts of the females. These foods enhance the growth of the bacteria known as 'healthy'. These bacteria help in fighting with the infections that are responsible for itching in the private parts of females. The examples of the probiotic foods are miso, kombucha, sauerkraut, kimchi etc. So, females can also consume the probiotic foods in order to get rid from the itching of the private parts  
  • Apple cider vinegar:- Apple cider vinegar also helps in reducing the itching in the private parts of the female. Before taking the bath , females can add the apple cider vinegar to the bucket. They can leave it for thirty minutes in order to soak. After half an hour, they can take a bath from it. Taking the bath from the apple cider vinegar helps in reducing the itching in the private parts
  • Using the antifungal cream:- Females can use the anti fungal cream in order to prevent itching in the private parts. They help in killing the yeast and help in giving relaxation from the itching. Some anti fungal cream that are used commonly for curing the itching are basic care miconazole 7 Nitrate Vaginal cream, monistat 1-Day combination pack. So, if female are having the itching in the private parts, they can use the antifungal creams
  • Baking soda:- Baking soda helps in treating the itching of the private parts of the females. Baking soda has antifungal properties. Baking soda helps in killing the cells of Candida that are responsible for developing the yeast infections. Females can add baking soda to the bucket and then take a bath from it or they can simply make the paste from the baking soda and then apply it on the itchy areas. So, in order to reduce the itching in the private parts of the female, baking soda can be used
  • Using the coconut oil:- Coconut oil also helps in treating the itching of the female private parts. Coconut oil helps in killing the candida albicans that is responsible for yeast infections. Coconut oil can be directly put on the itchy areas in order to get relief from the itching. So, the females can use coconut oil in order to get rid of the itching.

Conclusion

I would like to thank you for giving your precious time to read this tip. I hope you got the necessary information after visiting here. Itching in the female's private part is the result of the infection. The causes of the itching in the private parts in female are menopause, allergic reaction, diseases that are sexually transmitted, seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, psoriasis etc. Females can prevent itching by using coconut oil, by using cortisone cream, by consuming honey, by following good hygiene, by using tea tree oil on the itchy areas etc.

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