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Symptom: Vulva itch



Contents: Vulva itch

Introduction: Vulva itch

Vulval itch is the itching of the external vulva or external public region in women. It needs to be distinguished from vaginal itching, affecting the internal vagina, although the distinction is sometimes not clear. Vaginal or vulval itching needs prompt professional medical diagnosis.

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Causes of Vulva itch:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Vulva itch. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 46 causes of Vulva itch

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Causes of Types of Vulva itch:

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More types of Vulva itch

Vulva itch: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Vulva itch, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Vulva itch

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Vulva itch

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Diagnostic Guides for Vulva itch

Medical Books Excerpts Read excerpts from published book sections related to Vulva itch from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Vulva itch. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Vulva itch

Medical Books Excerpts

Pruritus

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms"

PRURITUS

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care"

Pruritus

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"

Vulvar lesions

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)"

Pruritus

  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis"

Cancer of the vulva

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"

Pruritus ani

  • "Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition)"

Pruritus

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"

Vulvar lesions

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)"

Pruritus

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter"

Pruritus

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"

Vulvar lesions

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses"

Pruritus

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Vulvar lesions

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms"

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Misdiagnosis and Vulva itch

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Stories from Users for Vulva itch

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Medications or substances causing Vulva itch:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Vulva itch as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Organs affected by Vulva itch:

The list of organs typically affected by Vulva itch may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Vulva itch

The list below shows some of the causes of Vulva itch mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 46 causes of Vulva itch

How Common are these Causes of Vulva itch?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Vulva itch. Of the 46 causes of Vulva itch that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 3 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 4 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 4 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 39 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 46 causes of Vulva itch

Conditions listing symptoms: Vulva itch:

The following list of conditions have 'Vulva itch' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Atrophic vaginitis ... itchy vaginal skin, vaginal skin inflammation

    N

  • Neurodermatitis ... vulval itching

    R

  • Reiter’s syndrome ... vulvovaginitis

    V

  • Vaginitis ... itching vulva
  • Vulva cancer ... female genital itching, vulval itching
  • Vulvar Diseases ... itchy vulva
  • Vulvitis ... vulval itching

    Conditions listing complications: Vulva itch:

    The following list of conditions have 'Vulva itch' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    R

  • Reiter’s syndrome ... vulvovaginitis

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    • Causes of Vulva itch Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Vulva itch based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?
  • Sexual activity - history of sexual behavior?

    Classifications of Vulva itch:

    Subtypes of Vulva itch:

    Vulvovaginitis (1 cause), Vulvitis

    Medical Conditions associated with Vulva itch:

    Genital itching (18 causes), Vulva symptoms (20 causes), Itching skin (640 causes), Female sexual symptoms (371 causes), Genital symptoms (396 causes), Skin symptoms (1818 causes), Skin problems (1667 causes), Sexual symptoms (1171 causes)

    Symptoms related to Vulva itch:

    Vaginal itching (10 causes), Genital itching (18 causes), Genital rash (13 causes), Itching (640 causes), Vulva symptoms (20 causes)

    Vulva itch as a disease:

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