What causes itching around the clitoris area?

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Thank you for your query.

Just to reassure you, this is quite a common problem among women. Not to worry, it is usually very treatable. There are a few causes that come to mind. The following are them:

1. Sometimes, an itchy clitoris is simply due to dryness in this area. To exclude this cause, simply moisturize this area to see if the problem goes away.

2. Skin diseases, like eczema or psoriasis. The clue as to whether this could be your cause is to see if you have similar itchiness elsewhere on your body, and if so, go have it checked out with your GP (general practitioner) or skin specialist. The same treatment for those ailments may also help in the clitoris area (sometimes with an adjustment in the strength of the cream, as the clitoris area is more delicate than skin elsewhere).

3. Fungal infections such as candidiasis. This is the most common cause in young women. The chances of this being the most likely cause in your case are higher if you are diabetic, have just had a course of antibiotics, or have had close contact with someone with a fungal infection.

4. Sexually transmitted disease known as trichomoniasis.

I suggest you do a skin swab for eczema, psoriasis, fungal infection, candida, or other skin complaints by your GP or dermatologist and a urine test for trichomoniasis. The differential diagnosis is all of the above. The most common cause is a fungal infection or candidiasis. These can be affected by your doctor (GP):

1. Fungal cream like Clotrimazole.

2. In the case of trichomoniasis, the antibiotics Metronidazole or Tinidazole work very well.

In case of simple dryness, any moisturizing cream, shop-bought, or medical moisturizers can help. Avoid dryness. Personal hygiene is paramount. Avoid close or sexual contact (oral contact, too) with someone with sexually transmitted disease or fungal infection.

Please let me know how it goes.

Regards.