subject: How To Stop Itching And Burning In The Vaginal Area [print this page] Knowing how to stop itching and burning in the vaginal area is not as difficult as you might think. Often, it's as simple as carrying out a couple of soothing home remedies. If these don't work, getting to the root cause of the problem certainly will-and this can be easily achieved within just a couple of days.
The most common causes of itching and burning in vaginal area are bacterial vaginosis and a yeast (Candida) infection. The following self-help steps should really help:-
* Add a couple of cups of cider vinegar to a shallow bath and soak for 20 minutes
* Try wrapping an ice pack in a damp clean facecloth and place on the affected area for a few minutes for instant relief
* Live probiotic yogurt can be soothing (if not a little messy!) and can help to calm the inflammation down. Very often the tissues inside the vagina are also irritated so soak a tampon in the yogurt as well as applying s film to the labia
* Avoid using any perfumed products near the vaginal area. Wash only with plain water an unperfumed soap
* Wash your panties in mild detergent, such as that suitable for washing baby clothes
* Avoid douching
* Wear panties made from natural fabrics, such as cotton
Very often, if you have itching and burning in the vaginal area, you will have other symptoms, such as a smelly discharge. If the discharge is watery and gray or white in color, it is highly likely that you have bacterial vaginosis. If the discharge is white and "clumpy" then you probably have a yeast infection (Candida).
