8 Home Remedies For Itching In Private Parts Of Females

1. Baking Soda Bath

   If the primary reason for your vulvar itching is dry skin, then you may try a baking soda bath. Baking soda could help you get relief from the itching related to the active lesions of genital herpes.

   Moreover, baking soda baths may even help to treat yeast infections. According to a study conducted in 2005^[1], baking soda baths were even found an efficacious treatment for psoriasis.

   The National Eczema Foundation suggested adding ¼ cup of baking soda to your bath or even applying this ingredient as a paste on your skin could help to relieve the itching in your pubic area.

   Once the baking soda has been soaked in the bath for approximately 10 to 40 minutes, you can take a bath.

   Moreover, the Australian Menopause Society might even suggest you use a diluted solution of baking soda to wash your vulva.

   To prepare this diluted solution, you must mix ½ of a teaspoon of baking soda in one liter of water.

2. Vitamin E

   If the primary reason behind the itching in your vulva or vagina is menopause or atopic dermatitis, then vitamin E could help relieve this itching.

   The Australian Menopause Society even substantiates that vitamin E taken either orally or topically may positively affect the itchiness in your private areas.

   Moreover, according to a study conducted in 2016^[2], the women who had entered their menopause and used vitamin E supposedly saw success in treating their vaginal atrophy.

   Vaginal atrophy is when you may experience thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls.

3. Oil Bath

   This is another ideal home remedy you may use in case the itching in your private areas may be due to dry skin.

   Oil baths simply refer to adding oils to your baths that could help to moisturize your skin.

   Moreover, the National Eczema Foundation even substantiates^[3]that integrating gentle oils in your bath water could help moisturize the skin.

   However, you may evade using any bath oil which may contain fragrance and hence may instead amplify the itchiness and irritation in the pubic area.

4. Greek Yogurt

   Greek yogurt is an ideal homemade recipe to treat yeast infections. The primary reason behind this could be that this yogurt may augment the growth of good bacteria in the vagina.

   This bacteria could ward off some yeast from your private areas and keep your vagina healthy.

   The benefits of Greek yogurt in helping to relieve the itchiness in the private part of females might be substantiated by a study^[4] conducted in 2012.

   One hundred twenty-nine pregnant women participated in this study, and they had yeast infections. Eighty-two women were given a yogurt and honey treatment, whereas the remaining 47 were given an over-the-counter antifungal cream.

   When the results came, it was found that the women who were given a mixture of yogurt and honey had better results in treating their vaginal yeast infections than the over-the-counter medication.

   So if you wish to try out this home remedy, you may insert some yogurt into your vagina to soothe the itching.

   Another alternative could be to coat your tampon with Greek yogurt and insert it inside the vagina.

   No matter your chosen method, you should always wear a sanitary napkin to prevent your clothes from getting dirty.

   Moreover, one crucial tip is to use plain Greek yogurt with no added sugar.

5. Oatmeal

   Another excellent treatment to alleviate the itching in your private areas could be to add oatmeal to your bath.

   Oatmeal may help to treat the vulva itching that might occur due to dry skin conditions like eczema. This could be verified by a study.

   In this study^[5], 29 female participants used colloidal oatmeal, which truncated the intensity of the itching.

6. Cotton Underwear

   If you have any sort of vulvar or vaginal discomfort that may result in itching, then you could try wearing cotton underwear.

   Since cotton underwear is breathable, it might help to truncate^[6] the itching in your pubic area.

   Moreover, using 100% cotton underwear may even help to evade these infections because yeast survives in areas that are not adequately ventilated.

7. Eating probiotic foods

   In case the primary reason behind your itching is because of yeast infection, then you may aim at eating certain probiotic foods.

   These food items may include miso, yogurt, kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, etc. Not to miss, you might want to give preference when and if you are looking for a healthy snack option.

   The primary reason behind eating probiotic food might be because these foods could ameliorate the growth of healthy bacteria in your gut and vagina and prevent infections^[7].

8. Focusing on hygiene

   Another crucial^[6] home remedy to stop itching in your private parts could be to focus on your hygiene.

   Practicing a healthy and good vagina hygiene schedule could help you say goodbye to an itchy vagina forever.

   However, you should know that less is more when it comes to your vagina. This means the vagina is a self-cleaning organ, so you may not interfere with its cleaning process.

   All you can do to practice hygiene is to wash the outside of your vulva and vagina with warm water. You may always evade using feminine hygiene products like intimate or scented cleansers.

   This could be because over-washing or douching your vagina may cause itchiness, and certain soaps and scents may even result in infections or allergic reactions.

Knowing the causes is essential because you should use a particular home remedy treatment based on the particular cause.

• Bacterial Vaginosis

  Bacterial vaginosis is a condition^[8] under which a specific type of bacteria may overgrow in your vagina. Most commonly, this bacteria is referred to as Gardnerella vaginalis.

  If this is the cause behind your vaginal itching, you may see certain symptoms like burning during urination, a specific odor, and grey, white or green discharge.

• Skin Conditions

  Sometimes various skin issues and conditions like eczema or Psoriasis may even lead to itchiness and affect your pubic area.

• Yeast Infection

  There is a chance that you might get a yeast infection at least once in your lifetime if you are a female. One of the most common symptoms^[9] of yeast infections is itching.

  Other than this, some other symptoms may include a thick white and cottage cheese-like discharge.

• Vaginal Dryness

  Vaginal dryness could be one of the most common reasons behind the amplified itchiness in your pubic area.

  This could be a symptom of myriad conditions^[10] and may even cause discomfort during masturbation or sex.

  If the primary reason behind the itching in your private parts is the dryness, then your health care provider may suggest specific water-based lubricants.

• STIs

  There are myriad STIs, which could be a reason behind your Vulvovaginal itching. These STIs may include genital warts, pubic lice, genital herpes, gonorrhoea, chlamydia and trichomoniasis.

  If the reason^[11] behind your pubic itching is because of any such STI, then you may consult your doctor immediately.

So this was all you need to know about how to evade any itchiness in your private areas. You can test out the efficiency of these home remedies according to the reason behind your itchiness.

However, it is always better to consult your healthcare provider before practising any home remedy.

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Otella has an experience of around eight years of writing about health and nutrition-related topics. She is a full-time mother and a housewife, and the time she has left after doing her mother and household duties is spent writing for Working for Health as a full-time writer. Her life goal is to raise both her boys into a gentleman, and at the same time, she wants to educate people on how to keep themselves fit by tweaking their daily diet.

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