Itching can occur in the female genital area, either in the vagina or vulva. The causes also vary, ranging from infection with fungi, bacteria, or chemicals. Thus, the genital area is irritated.
Immediately consult a doctor if the itching does not improve. There’s nothing wrong with using either Traditional genital itching medicine for women to speed healing.
But remember, always consult with your doctor before using traditional medicine. Check out the list of drugs in this explanation, OK?
1. Apple cider vinegar
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Apple cider vinegar can be a traditional genital itch remedy for women, but it still needs to be proven by many studies. Reported healthline, These home remedies can treat itchy skin.
You can use apple cider vinegar as an additive to your bath. Pour half a cup of apple cider vinegar into the bath. Then, soak for 10-40 minutes.
Many people believe that apple cider vinegar can also relieve itching in the vagina or vulva. So far no side effects have been found. However, you should be careful and discuss it with your doctor first.
2. Oatmeal
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Believe it or not oatmeal can it be used as a traditional genital medicine for women? Not eaten, however oatmeal used for bathing.
Reported Medical News Today, a 2015 study on 29 women demonstrated use oatmeal Colloids can reduce itching significantly. The vulva or the outer part of the female genitalia that itches due to dryness can be soothed with oatmeal.
However, use oatmeal This still needs further research, yes. Prioritize checking with the doctor first if you experience itching in the genital area. If you want to try oatmeal as a traditional remedy, consult a doctor as well.
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3. Coconut oil
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Coconut oil is not only used for cooking. This oil turns out to kill the fungus Candida albicans which causes extreme itching on the vulva.
Apply virgin coconut oil on the vulva area. Pure coconut oil is known to be of higher quality. Even though there has been research, further research is needed to confirm the benefits of this coconut oil on the vulva or vagina, yes.
4. Honey and yogurt
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One of the reasons yogurt is a traditional genital itch remedy is the presence of bacteria Lactobacillus in it which is also in the genitals. Yogurt can be combined with honey to treat fungal infections that cause itching.
You do this by applying yogurt and honey to the genitals that itch, especially on the outside (the area around the vulva). A 2021 study shows the effectiveness of both.
According to a 2015 study, yeast infections improved after being treated with a mixture of honey and yogurt Medical News Today. However, according to the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care, there is little evidence of the use of yogurt to treat vaginal itching.
5. Baking soda
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According to the NEA, adding a quarter cup of baking soda to a bath or applying it to the skin as a paste are common ways to relieve itching.
Australian Menopause Society (AMS) also suggests washing the vulva with a diluted solution of baking soda to help relieve itching. They recommend using 1/2 teaspoon baking soda per 1 liter air.
Baking soda can help relieve itching on the vulva due to dry skin. It can also help a person relieve itching associated with active genital herpes lesions.
However, a person will likely also need medication to treat this. Therefore, learn more about treatments for herpes.
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