Vaginal Itching (Pruritus Vulvae): Prevention

To prevent pruritus vulvae, particular attention must be paid to reducing risk factors.

Behavioral risk factors

  • Diet
  • Physical activity
    • Mechanical stress e.g. tight clothing, cycling, horseback riding, etc.
  • Psycho-social situation
    • Stress
  • Overweight (BMI ≥ 25; obesity).
  • Intimate hygiene
    • False (wiping after defecation from back to front).
    • Excessive (deodorants, disinfectants, rinses, washes, etc.).
    • Uncleanliness
  • Sexual practices
    • Sexual intercourse (e.g., changing from vaginal to anal or oral coitus).
    • Promiscuity (sexual contact with relatively frequently changing different partners).

Environmental pollution – intoxications (poisoning).