Many women know that as the reproductive function fades in the body, hormonal changes occur that can lead to unpleasant dryness, burning in the external or internal genital organs. Itching of the vulva is considered one of the manifestations of menopause, although this is far from the case. The appearance of itching may indicate the development of a serious illness known as vulvar kraurosis.
In women after 45 years, the disease most often develops against a background of changes in the hormonal background and hormone deficiency. However, kraurosis, the treatment of which is very important to start as early as possible, can also occur in young girls.
The causes of the disease are diverse:
· Age-related changes provoked by the onset of menopause, lack of hormonal correction.
Endocrine diseases (especially in women under the age of 40).
· Exposure to large doses of antibiotics.
· Consequences of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, radiation therapy.
· Chemical burns, in particular, with an excessively strong solution of potassium permanganate, iodine, or other chemicals that some ladies use to prevent unwanted pregnancy. Douching can also result in douching with hygienic products not provided for this purpose.
· General weakening of the immune system.
· Psychosomatic disorders. Very often kraurosis, the symptoms of which are the same in all patients, regardless of the cause, is the body's response to stress. The disease can also develop against the background of depression, a nervous breakdown.
Unfortunately, even making a diagnosis, doctors can not always establish the cause of the disease, which sometimes complicates the treatment, makes it longer. Moreover, the symptoms are usually similar in all cases. Women initially feel a constantly amplifying itching of the vulva, turning into a strong burning sensation. A little later, the mucous membrane swells, acquires an unnaturally red color, becomes drier. This is the first stage of the disease called kraurosis. Treating him at this stage is not difficult and usually comes down to treating the affected areas with hormonal ointments. It is at this stage that women often comb the affected areas before abrasions and wounds appear. An infection quickly gets into the comb, which complicates the course of the disease.
In the second stage, kraurosis, the treatment of which should be comprehensive, leads to the fact that the external and internal genital organs are wrinkled, “dry out”. Their volume decreases, the mucous membranes turn pale, acquiring a greenish or gray color.
At the third stage, the organs finally atrophy, cease to fulfill their functions. Mucous membranes take the form of crumpled paper, urination, sexual intercourse is difficult, sometimes almost impossible. In the third stage of the disease, kraurosis treatment is often useless.
That is why it is so important that when the first unpleasant sensations appear in the vulva, you should immediately consult a specialist to establish a diagnosis and prescribe treatment. Kraurosis of the vulva involves hormonal correction with the help of special drugs, psychocorrection therapy to normalize the psyche, and the use of drugs to enhance immunity.
One of the most modern methods of treating kraurosis is photodynamic therapy, in which patients are injected with drugs that begin to work under the influence of certain light waves. With their help, you can improve blood circulation, stop the atrophy of organs.
It also shows ozone therapy, warm baths of chamomile or string, compresses of parsley, treatment of affected areas with hormonal ointments or liniment synthomycin. However, it should be remembered that self-medication is unacceptable, since it can only increase the damage to the mucous membranes.
When diagnosed with kraurosis, women are advised to carefully adhere to a diet that excludes spices, seasonings, and sweet and fatty dishes.