Vaginal Itching (Pruritus Vulvae): Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by pruritus vulvae as well:

Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99).

• Skin damage, especially scratched skin, inflammation, erosions (superficial substance defects confined to the epidermis, without scarring), rhagades (fissures; narrow, cleft-like tear that cuts through all layers of the epidermis), ulcers (ulcers)
• Scarring
• Recurrent pruritus (recurrent itching)

Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99).

• Infections of the scratched skin sites with bacteria, viruses, or fungi.

Psyche – Nervous System (F00-F99; G00-G99).

• Severe mental stress

Genitourinary system (kidneys, urinary tract – sex organs) (N00-N99)

• Dyspareunia (painful sexual intercourse).
• Vaginismus (vaginismus)