Vaginal itching

Genital itching - an allergy or fungus?


Vaginal itching and burning in the region are often attributed to a fungal infection. However, contact allergy to fragrance ingredients in toiletries and detergents increase. Here are the major differences.


With symptoms such as itching and burning in the genital region, it is natural to think of a fungal infection. But not always Vaginalpilz is to blame for such complaints. Especially when an anti-fungal treatment does not improve, there is the possibility that the symptoms are caused by an allergy. Triggers can be fragrances and preservatives in cleansing lotions, sprays, toilet paper or sanitary napkins, which come with the skin and mucous membranes. However, detergent or latex condoms sometimes cause allergic reactions.


Doctors refer to such cases of contact allergy. As with other allergies too, the body reacts to substances that are actually harmless. But the immune system identifies them as foreign and activates specific immune cells. As a result, there is redness and itching at the contact point. In a strong reaction, the skin may swell to form blisters and oozing.

The symptoms but after a few days, but the contact allergy is usually a lifetime. Complaints can be prevented best by the trigger is avoided. There are also special ointments that can relieve the case of contact with the allergen-causing itching and rash.

Often it is not easy to find the trigger of a contact allergy - the complaints are in fact only one to three days after exposure to the allergen. If it is suspected that occur in connection with certain hygiene products or other articles of complaints in the genital area, the course recommends the dermatologist. It can be determined by tests, the existence and content, which substances a contact allergy. If the triggers known, can prevent the discomfort was omitting such substances or cosmetics.

Quark Similar outflow indicates vaginal yeast
If in addition to itching and burning a white, crumbly discharge before, this points more to a vaginal yeast infection. Polluter is usually the yeast fungus Candida albicans. This occurs naturally increased in the intestine and can be transmitted by including washcloths or towels, swimming pools and saunas, and during sexual intercourse if the partner is infected.

To a fungal infection can occur when the vaginal flora becomes unbalanced. This can mellitus, for example, by a weakened immune systems, hormonal fluctuations, diseases such as diabetes, stress or excessive hygiene happen with aggressive soap or sprays.

A vaginal yeast infection can be an anti-fungal agents (antifungal, such as KadeFungin 3) treatment. Often combined preparations containing both vaginal tablets to be inserted into the vagina as a cream for external use, the doctor recommended. Since it is standard therapy for 3 days for non-prescription drugs, they can also be purchased directly at the pharmacy. It is important that the package insert specified application period (usually three or six days) as imposed, even if the symptoms have already subsided. Premature discontinuation of treatment may lead to a recurrence of the fungal infection. If the symptoms after about three days have not faded away, and in any case, a woman doctor should be consulted so that he looks into the matter thoroughly. Perhaps it is a special type of fungus, which does not respond to conventional anti-fungal preparations. The doctor can determine this by taking a vaginal smear and makes him examined by a laboratory.