When sweating occurs between the legs, the deviation causes both men and women a lot of inconvenience. If excessive sweating in the armpits can be dealt with with the help of antiperspirants, then in cases in which the intimate area sweats, things are more complicated. This pathology can be caused by a number of factors, including certain diseases. That is why, when it develops, it is important to contact a medical institution, where diagnostics will be carried out and the correct diagnosis will be made.
Why does perineal sweating occur?
If both men and women sweat in the groin, the following factors can trigger it:
- excessive body weight;
- disruptions in the activity of the endocrine system;
- cancerous tumors;
- head injuries;
- diabetes;
- constant stressful situations;
- fungal skin lesions;
- sexually transmitted diseases;
- infectious diseases.
In addition, excessive sweating, which is medically called hyperhidrosis, can occur on its own. The following external reasons can provoke this disease:
- failure to comply with personal hygiene rules;
- wearing underwear made from non-natural fabrics;
- hot climate;
- poor nutrition;
- strong physical activity.
Diagnostic measures
If the perineum sweats and there is an unpleasant odor in the groin, it is important to immediately visit a specialist. First, the doctor will ask the patient about how long ago the pathology appeared and what additional symptoms are present. Then a visual inspection of the patient and the stains that sweat leaves on clothes is carried out. The size of the spot indicates what stage of hyperhidrosis is observed. There are 3 degrees:
- light;
- average;
- heavy.
In addition, the doctor pays attention to the psycho-emotional state of the patient, because if sweating is severe, and the groin area is constantly humming and stinking, this can have a detrimental effect on the emotional background and cause depression.
Gravimetry is often used, which shows the rate and volume of sweat secretion. Despite the fact that this procedure is quite effective, it is not used often because it takes a lot of time. During the manipulation, special paper is applied to the patient's groin, which absorbs sweat. After an hour, it is weighed to determine the amount of liquid that has been released.
Treatment methods for vaginal itching
In the case when representatives of the fair sex experience itching in the perineal area, treatment can be prescribed only after the main cause that provoked this delicate problem has been established. It is detected by a gynecologist based on the results of laboratory tests. These include a smear from the vagina, showing the presence of any inflammatory changes in it. Based on this, individual drug treatment is prescribed in each specific case:
- In case of infection of the vagina or the development of dysbiosis in it, patients are prescribed oral antibacterial drugs. If necessary, as directed by the doctor, they can also be administered intravenously.
- For candidiasis (thrush), during which itching also appears in the perineum, treatment is carried out using topical medications. But any antipruritic creams or ointments should be prescribed only by a specialist after a diagnostic study.
- In cases where the cause of itching and burning between the legs is an allergic reaction, women are prescribed sedatives and antihistamines. In addition to them, experts recommend taking certain medications with combined, antipruritic and anti-inflammatory effects.
- If the doctor determines that the negative symptoms were caused by the development of hormonal changes in the woman’s body, all therapeutic measures are carried out with the help of hormones. Usually, drugs such as Metronidazole, Doxycylin, Ampicillin and other similar drugs help to cope with this type of disease.
Experts note the existence of another diagnosis, accompanied by unpleasant sensations affecting the perineum. This is kraurosis of the vulva. This pathology is quite insidious, as it does not have any external signs. But in the absence of any general or local lesions, with the most careful observance of all hygienic requirements, tickling painful sensations that appear in the vaginal area can be so strong that they can lead to a nervous breakdown. Basically, this pathological phenomenon appears in women during menopause.
Ways to independently eliminate the misfortune
If the occurrence of a delicate problem is provoked by the development of pathological changes in the internal organs, suitable treatment should be selected only by a specialist. It is he who deals with the treatment of the disease that provoked the attack, and, in this regard, he knows thoroughly what to do for a particular patient to get rid of vaginal itching.
But in many situations, a delicate problem in women associated with the appearance of unpleasant and painful sensations in the groin does not pose an immediate threat to health, as it can be provoked by everyday factors. In these cases, you can easily cope with it on your own, without resorting to the help of a doctor, if you follow certain recommendations. Gynecologists always call them to their patients who are interested in information about how to get rid of itching in the intimate area.
Such advice is intended directly for women who, due to some circumstances, do not have the opportunity to immediately visit a specialist. They are as follows:
- If unpleasant itching sensations appear in the vagina, it is necessary to strengthen the regime of water hygiene procedures. Moreover, it is best to wash with a solution of Furacelin. In this case, potassium permanganate is excluded, as it can cause drying of the mucous membrane.
- Itchy intimate areas should be regularly treated with baby powder or talcum powder.
- Mandatory nutritional correction is necessary. Doctors recommend that when this scourge occurs, you begin to adhere to a hypoallergenic diet, which is based on excluding pickled, spicy and spicy foods from your daily diet.
For all women, the advice of specialists is relevant: if unpleasant sensations appear in the vagina, do not have an obvious cause and do not go away for a long time, it is necessary to consult a doctor. Only a qualified gynecologist, after carrying out the diagnostic studies necessary in this case, will be able to identify the true cause of the misfortune and select an adequate therapeutic complex accordingly that can relieve the pathology in the shortest possible time.
What to do if rejected?
Conservative treatment
The treatment is comprehensive and correct so as not to aggravate the problem.
When there is an unpleasant odor in the groin of men, doctors prescribe medicinal creams that have a healing and drying effect. Salicylic ointment and Clotrimazole are mainly used for these purposes. In addition, if you experience night sweats in the scrotum or sweat between your toes, it is recommended to use antiseptic medications that help remove pathogenic microorganisms in problem areas of the skin. If we are talking about cosmetics, then with their help it is possible to get rid of bad odor. Medicines that contain formalin are used to block the sweat glands, which subsequently results in less sweat production and a less pungent odor.
Doctors recommend taking a bath. It is permissible to add sea salt or vinegar to the water. With the help of such baths it is possible to reduce sweating, prevent diaper rash and skin irritation, and get rid of the unpleasant odor of sweat. In addition, baths will help the patient relax and relieve tension. Medicinal plants are also added:
- chamomile;
- Oak bark;
- St. John's wort;
- series.
Using Botox
If the patient’s intimate area is painful and conservative therapy does not give the required effect, experts recommend resorting to injections. To get rid of sweating between the legs, you will need to undergo several sessions, after which the excessive sweating will disappear. The disadvantage of this procedure is the short duration of action. Getting rid of sweat will last no more than 6 months, after which you will need to go back to the session and get a Botox injection.
Surgical intervention
With each subsequent procedure, the effect lasts longer.
To get rid of excessive sweating, sympathectomy is used, during which the nerve trunks are crossed or blocked. The intervention is often used in the treatment of hyperhidrosis, for example in the armpits. As for increased sweating between the legs, doctors do not recommend surgery. This is due to the fact that during surgery there is a risk of damage to the nerves that go to the genitals and urinary cavity, so if you are sweating in the intimate area, it is better to resort to Botox injections.
Folk remedies
Folk remedies are good for any etiology of hyperhidrosis - physiological, external or pathological. Washing and lotions based on decoctions or infusions of medicinal plants are an excellent way to eliminate a delicate problem in the bikini area:
- chamomile;
- sequences;
- nettle;
- St. John's wort;
- sage;
- oak bark;
- valerian officinalis.
This method of combating sweating in the intimate area is especially good for pregnant women, who are prohibited from using most medications, even if they are intended for cutaneous application.
Washing, lotions or applications - the choice is up to the patient. It is advisable to do treatment procedures at least 2 times a day.
You should not stop therapeutic manipulations after the intensity of the symptom decreases. If necessary, you can use decoctions and infusions for a long period of time until the problem disappears completely or ceases to bother you greatly.
Important!
Even medicinal plants can cause allergies or hypersensitivity reactions if a person has an individual intolerance to a particular herb. Therefore, it is necessary to start therapy after an allergy test .
What is the danger?
With hyperhidrosis, diaper rash often appears between the legs, which appears as red spots localized in the folds of the groin area. In the first stages, the patient practically does not feel symptoms, however, if timely treatment is not carried out, discomfort, burning and pain are noted. If these symptoms are accompanied by itching, this indicates a fungal infection. It is mainly expressed in the form of thrush, which is often complicated by hyperhidrosis, localized between the legs.
Perineal function
The perineum helps keep the pelvic organs in place. Prevents the uncontrolled excretion of human waste, regulates the excretion of urine and feces.
It is important to know the topographic anatomy of the pelvis and perineum. Particular attention should be paid to this if we are talking about a female patient. Structural features are always taken into account by surgeons during interventions to eliminate 1st degree perineal tears during childbirth.
Preventative measures for sweating between the legs in men and women
The first thing that is important for patients suffering from hyperhidrosis of the intimate area is to observe the rules of personal hygiene. You will need to shower 2 times a day, and then put on clean underwear that has been previously ironed. The use of an iron is mandatory, since under the influence of hot temperature it is possible to kill all pathogenic microorganisms that could remain during washing. Underwear should be made from natural fabrics and not too tight. Experts also recommend resorting to depilation of hair in the perineum.
You should not sit for a long time on interior items that are made of synthetic materials or leatherette.
It is important not to use other people's personal hygiene items, such as towels or washcloths. They resort to the help of special media that are designed to combat excessive sweating. You can buy such medicines at the pharmacy; they are presented in the form of deodorants, creams, and sprays. With their help, it is possible to reduce sweat production and get rid of unpleasant odors. The patient will also need to eat a properly balanced diet. It is important to avoid spicy, salty and spicy foods. Doctors recommend eliminating bad habits, including drinking alcohol and smoking. You need to be outdoors more often and do physical activity, but not overload the body, so as not to cause even more sweat between your legs.
Which doctor should you visit if a symptom appears?
If a man or woman notices that there is a painful sensation in the perineum, postponing a visit to a medical facility is prohibited. A symptom may indicate the development of a number of pathologies that can cause significant deterioration in health for a long period and occur with serious complications. It is impossible to independently determine the cause of the pain, and it is dangerous to ignore the situation when the perineum hurts.
If the perineum hurts, you should make an appointment with a therapist, urologist, gynecologist, or surgeon . After examining the patient, the doctor will refer him for diagnostic procedures and prescribe laboratory tests. Patients may need to see other specialists:
- traumatologist;
- dermatologist;
- venereologist;
- andrologist;
- neurologist;
- proctologist;
- endocrinologist;
- oncologist;
- allergist;
- infectious disease specialist
Treatment of a disease accompanied by pain in the perineum begins only after confirmation of an accurate diagnosis.
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