Personal Hygiene

Your vulva is a delicate and sensitive area of your body. Caring for it is important for your health and well-being. Vulval skin is susceptible, so it is essential to avoid irritants that may worsen symptoms. Caring for your vulva is not a daunting task. You just need to understand the importance of proper vulva hygiene.

Washing

Washing with soap and water multiple times a day can be detrimental to the skin. It will dry it out and remove all the natural defense’s and make it susceptible to infection. Aqueous creams are soothing and protective and can prevent skin from becoming too dry and inflamed as an alternative to soap.
Too much washing can worsen the symptoms. You should clean the vulval area daily. Prefer a shower to a bath. But if you have a bath, it will help to add an emollient. Antiseptic is not recommended. It can irritate the skin. Don’t use a sponge or flannel to wash the vulva.
To dry your skin, pat the area with a soft towel or dry tissue. Avoid coloured toilet paper. Don’t use fabric conditioners and washing powders.

Clothing

Avoid wearing panty liners or sanitary towels on a regular basis.
Replace undergarments every year or more frequently.
Wear clean, loose-fitting clothing to avoid trapping moisture and bacteria between you. Wear loose-fitting cotton clothes. Don’t wear tights, leggings, tight jeans and cycling shorts for long durations. Do not use perfumed products, bubble baths, or scented wipes to clean the vulva because they can cause irritation.
Light-coloured underwear is recommended, as dark textile dyes may cause allergies.

Emollients

Emollients (moisturizing creams and ointments) help to protect the skin.
Using moisturizer even when you do not have any symptoms can sometimes prevent flare ups of skin lesions.

Irritation

Don’t use harsh soaps, scrubs, bubble baths, shower gels, deodorants, baby wipes and douches, as these may irritate your skin.
Be careful while using over-the-counter preparations as some may aggravate allergies, e.g. baby or nappy creams and thrush treatments.

Be careful while using over-the-counter preparations as some may aggravate allergies, e.g. baby or nappy creams and thrush treatments.
Never use deodorized pads and tampons.
Change tampons every 4 hours or less in case you are using a tampon. While scratching your skin, keep your nails trimmed and avoid wearing nail polish. If you notice an unusual smell or an increase in discharge, consult our doctors.

Products

Firstly look for the active ingredient. An effective vulva care product will contain one or more ingredients: aloe vera, plant extracts, tea tree oil or honey. When it comes to ingredients, natural and organic products are always a better choice, as they are less likely to cause irritation or allergic reactions. The best vulva care products are hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and non-toxic. The packaging of the product is also essential. Make sure the product is packaged discreetly and hygienically to avoid any contamination. It’s also a good idea to choose a product designed for sensitive skin, which will help reduce irritation.

The goal is to create awareness of vulvar skin. And needs to be cleaned and cared for properly to avoid infection and irritation. You can keep your vulva feeling fresh, clean, and healthy, by understanding the importance of proper vulva hygiene to learning about the different types of vulva care products to care for and keep it in top condition.