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Vaginal Itching
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Vaginal itching is usually caused by irritation of the skin around the vaginal area, especially in younger girls. Common causes include:
- Vulvovaginitis: Young girls sometimes complain of burning or pain when they urinate (dysuria), and although this can sometimes be a sign of a urinary tract infection, it is more commonly caused by irritation of the skin in and around the vaginal area (vulvovaginitis) or at the opening of the urethra (urethritis). This irritation can also cause vaginal itching and frequent urination (frequency). Before puberty, the skin around the vaginal area can be very sensitive, and it can easily become red and inflamed when it comes in contact with common irritants, such as soap or shampoo. Bubble baths are also a common irritant that can cause itching in the vaginal area. Another cause of vulvovaginitis is poor toilet hygiene, which is usually secondary to not wiping or wiping incorrectly after urinating.
- Pinworms: small (1/4 -1/2 inch long), white worms that look like small pieces of thread that cause itching around the anus (without a rash), especially at night. It can also sometimes cause vaginal itching.
- Foreign body: sometimes a foreign body, such as a piece of toilet paper, can be trapped in the vagina, causing discharge, pain or itching.
- Diaper rash: Infants and toddlers can have itching from a diaper rash, especially yeast infections.
- Yeast Infections: Older children and adolescents can have vaginal yeast infections, that can cause itching and a white, curdlike, thick discharge.
- Other cause of vaginal itching, especially in children that are sexually active and have a foul smelling discharge, include infections and sexually transmitted diseases. See your pediatrician or gynecologist for treatment.
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