The essence of any allergic disease manifests itself in the form of an immune response to an allergen that does not cause any reactions in a healthy organism. For this situation to occur, you need a combination of an external stimulus that triggers a protective mechanism and an internal tendency of the immune system. Internal factors are divided into acquired and congenital.
Allergies are currently common. To a lesser extent, there is an allergy on the labia, which refers to inflammatory diseases. It manifests itself in the form of rashes on the genitals and is provoked by various allergens. They are recommended to be identified in order to prescribe effective treatment and prevent the occurrence of relapses in the future.
Description
Currently, an allergy on the labia, the photo of which is provided, is a various kind of rash, accompanied by itching, in the genital area. This disease is often called genital allergy. It can also develop in children up to one year old, often observed in newborns. The disease is also manifested by swelling of the mucous membranes.
Causes
Today, there are many allergens that can cause a negative reaction on the genitals. In women, allergies on the labia have various causes. In most cases, the reaction occurs when it comes in contact with linen made of low-quality materials. Inflammation occurs in the vagina and labia. Also, the reaction is often observed with the use of creams, vaginal suppositories, tablets. Nonoxinol and propylene glycol provoke allergies most often. These substances are part of contraceptives and cosmetics for the intimate zone. Also, an allergy can develop in combination with fungal infections, which act as a strong irritant. Let us consider in more detail the causes of the manifestation of negative reactions.
- Contraceptives Many women who use contraceptives after intercourse to suppress sperm activity, which include nonoxynol, which causes severe burning, itching. Negative reactions to latex are also possible . In this case, inflammation is observed on the clitoris and labia. They are characterized by redness, rash, and itching.
- Medications. Also, an allergy on the labia may be the result of medication. This is especially true when using products that contain iodine and sulfonamide.
- Clothing and hygiene items. Poor underwear, sanitary pads can also cause rashes and itching. Genital discomfort appears.
- Fungal diseases. Ailments such as mycosis or candidiasis are strong allergens because they contain yeast-like fungi.
- Insect bites can cause allergies, because in this case toxic substances enter the body, which provoke the formation of edema and itching.
Allergy to the labia in a child
Very often negative reactions occur in girls who are under the age of one year. Untimely treatment leads to prolonged remissions. The main causes of allergies include:
- personal hygiene items or diapers made of substandard materials;
- infections and fungal diseases;
- allergy on the labia of the baby can be associated with heredity or candidiasis in the mother;
- medication for a long time;
- disturbances in the activity of the intestines or worms;
- feeding foods that contain allergens.
Symptoms
Symptoms of an allergy on the labia in girls and women have the following:
- swelling and redness on the genitals;
- the formation of erythema, accompanied by itching and burning;
- the appearance of a rash with watery blisters, the development of vulvitis.
In women, the development of allergies can have the same symptoms as with infectious diseases, so it is important to correctly diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment. An allergic rash can occur in two forms: acute and chronic.
Acute form
This includes such allergic reactions as contact dermatitis, diaper dermatitis, allergic urethritis, vulvovaginitis. Contact dermatitis has pronounced symptoms that are observed on the perineum and perinal region. Unbearable itching, swelling, burning in the area that is affected appears. Children often have an allergy on the labia in the form of diaper dermatitis, when skin functions are impaired. This disease manifests itself at the age of one year with pruritus and diffuse erythema and suggests a specific treatment.
In severe cases, epidermal necrolysis (Lyell syndrome) is observed, in which the vesicle rash is constantly opened, and the upper layer of the skin exfoliates. With urethritis, the allergic reaction stops when the irritant is eliminated. Such a disease is observed after using drugs intraurethrally. Vulvovaginitis is today the most common disease resulting from the use of contraceptives.
Chronic form
This form of an allergic disease includes chronic allergies and persistent erythema. Erythema are genital diseases due to the use of medications. Patients have hyperemic spots that have clear boundaries. There is no pain at the same time. Chronic allergy on the labia is caused by high sensitivity to certain substances, it occurs due to the prolonged exposure of these substances to the body. There is a thickening on the labia, dryness and itching.
Diagnostics
To make an accurate diagnosis, it is often necessary to conduct various studies, since allergies are often confused with infectious diseases. Doctors first conduct an examination and study of the history of the patient and his relatives, and then colposcopy. A smear is taken from the urethra and vagina for analysis, which will help identify both allergies and dysbiosis and the inflammatory process. Often, serum is taken for examination to detect Lg E.
Treatment
First of all, it is recommended to eliminate the effect of the stimulus. If this does not produce any results, you must contact a medical institution. For the treatment of an infant, Fenistil drops are often prescribed, as well as Enterosgel or other sorbents that can remove all toxins from the body. Almost always, doctors prescribe antihistamines, for example, Cetrin, Suprastin and others. For external use, an ointment for allergies on the labia, for example, Afloderm, is prescribed. As additional funds, various herbal baths can be used. It is very difficult to cure a chronic allergy; it tends to show symptoms for a very long time.
Treatment by folk methods
Many argue that you can fight the disease with the help of folk recipes. This may be in addition to medical treatment. So, they often make tincture of nettle, caprea, highlander, chamomile and calendula, as well as a bear’s ear and oregano with Veronica. All these components are poured in equal parts with water (one tablespoon of herbs for four hundred grams of boiling water) and boiled for about six minutes, and then set aside for one hour. After this, the infusion is filtered and drunk before meals four times a day.
Douching
The collection for douching is prepared from nettle and celandine, currant leaves, a string and violets. In equal parts, everything is mixed. Two tablespoons of this collection are poured with boiling water (one glass) and set aside for one hour to insist. This tincture is filtered and douched with it three times a day.
Candles and tampons
For the manufacture of therapeutic candles, propolis (ten grams), glycerin and vegetable oil (one hundred grams each) are used. First propolis is crushed, the remaining components are added to it and heated for twenty minutes. The mass is then filtered and put in the cold. Before use, candles are made from the mass, which are placed at night. Tampons are easy to prepare. To do this, five grams of fir oil is mixed with fifty grams of butter and cocoa powder. This is all put on the stove and cook until smooth, then cool. Take a cotton swab and dip in this mass, apply the same way as candles, before use it is recommended to douche.
Prevention
Preventive measures should be carried out comprehensively. First of all, it is necessary to avoid contact with the irritant. A woman's immune system must be healthy and protected. You can once a year carry out spa treatment in a boarding house that specializes in the treatment of allergies. If a chronic form of the disease is observed, therapeutic treatment is necessary. An examination with an allergist should be done twice a year, which will help to exclude the development of dangerous complications.
Now we know what the allergy on the labia looks like and how to treat it. Recently, the disease has become more prevalent. This is due to poor ecology and low-quality products, clothing and intimate hygiene products.