- Fiction or reality
- How to recognize an allergy?
- Diagnostic capabilities
- Therapeutic measures
In modern conditions, the immune system is often in a state of increased reactivity. A large number of potential allergens in everyday life, the use of antibiotics in the food industry, as well as food flavored with preservatives and improvers prepare the immune system for a sharp response to the intake of various foreign substances. Therefore, the question of whether there is an allergy to sperm can be answered unequivocally - yes.
Causes of genital allergies
In women, the main reasons that can cause genital allergies are:
Male sperm
A large number of patients experience allergic symptoms to medications used after intercourse to suppress sperm activity. These include all contraceptives that contain nonoxynol-9. The effect of these drugs is manifested by severe itching and an unpleasant burning sensation in the intimate area.
Contraceptives
Allergic rashes on the genital systems in both men and women are possible due to latex. In the stronger sex, this reaction is expressed by the inflammatory process of the head of the penis and foreskin. In women, the clitoris and labia become inflamed, manifesting as an itchy rash and redness.
Medicines
Allergic rashes in the intimate area in women can occur during drug treatment. Sulfonamide and iodine-containing drugs are especially allergenic.
Insect bites
The immediate cause of allergies can be the bites of stinging insects (wasps, bees, ants). As a result of the bite, toxic allergens enter the patient’s body, which provoke the development of characteristic allergic symptoms with swelling of the mucous membranes, including the human genitals.
Cloth
Synthetic underwear can cause allergies. Such fabrics have insufficient air exchange, resulting in women experiencing discomfort and itching in the genital area.
Mycoses and candidiasis
This type of yeast-like fungal allergens is quite active. They can cause severe allergic rejection in women.
Personal hygiene items
As a result of the daily use of intimate care products, sanitary pads with added fragrances, etc. contact dermatitis may develop. These diseases are characterized by severe itching of the intimate area and discharge from the genital tract.
What measures need to be taken
Important! If any morphological elements appear on the skin of the labia, you should consult a dermatologist.
Genital warts and wen are difficult to treat conservatively; they are often removed with special instruments.
In order for acne and allergic blisters , it may be enough to simply change the usual care for your intimate area.
Candidiasis is treated with fungicidal drugs, herpes with antiviral drugs.
You can also use homeopathic remedies for complex treatment .
What not to do if a rash appears
It is worth adhering to several rules according to which, if a rash appears, you should not :
- Wear underwear made of synthetic fabrics;
- Shave hair in the bikini area;
- Continue using the same skin care products;
- Try to open the elements of the rash;
- Engage in sexual intercourse;
- Use hygienic tampons.
Causes of allergies in children
Most often, allergic symptoms develop in girls under 1 year of age. Then the symptoms stop and can go into long-term remission.
The main reasons for the development of allergy on the labia in girls are associated with the following factors:
- low-quality children's cosmetics and personal hygiene items;
- fungal infection;
- the presence of candidiasis in the mother of an infant;
- long-term treatment with medications;
- hereditary predisposition;
- complementary foods with highly allergenic foods;
- helminthic infestations;
- disruptions in bowel function;
- poor quality diapers;
- highly allergenic material from which the clothes are made;
- the presence of chronic infectious diseases.
As a result of treatment, allergic symptoms may weaken or disappear completely.
Diagnostics
For children, as for other patients, a number of diagnostic studies are carried out to determine the nature of the disease and identify the cause of the development of allergies.
Diagnostics consists of several stages:
- An initial visit to the doctor, which involves a description of the complaint and a visual examination of the small patient.
- Complete blood count, additional blood test for immunoglobulin E.
- A swab from the top layer of skin.
- General urine analysis.
Diagnostics is a mandatory measure to reveal the full clinical picture of allergies.
Symptoms of the disease
Allergies in the intimate area are accompanied by the following symptoms:
- redness and swelling of the labia;
- burning, painful itching, appearance of erythema;
- possible development of contact vulvitis;
- rash accompanied by the formation of watery blisters.
Allergic symptoms in women on the genitals may be similar to genital diseases of infectious etiology. Therefore, treatment should only be prescribed by a doctor after a preliminary examination of the patient.
Classification of genital rash
Acute form of allergic contact dermatitis
This is the type of allergy that is most pronounced. In addition, it extends to the perianal area and perineum. Clinical manifestations of dermatitis include unbearable itching, swelling of the mucous membranes, and a burning sensation in the area of the allergic lesion.
Dermatitis (diaper)
This allergy is a type of dermatitis that occurs in a child when interacting with a diaper. In this regard, the barrier functions of the skin are disrupted. This form of dermatitis usually occurs between 9 and 12 months of age. Specific treatment is required to neutralize these symptoms. Diaper dermatitis is accompanied by diffuse erythema, as well as itching.
Often, allergies develop together with candida skin manifestations, which can complicate dermatitis. Most often, the genital type of the disease occurs in infant girls. Severe diaper dermatitis may present with acute epidermal necrolysis, called Lyell's syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by the presence of a rapidly opening blistering rash and detachment of the upper layers of the skin.
Acute allergic contact urethritis
This form of allergy is not much different from other genital diseases in women. The only difference is the neutralization of symptoms a short time after stopping interaction with allergens. As a rule, such an allergy is observed as a result of intraurethral installation of medicinal substances prescribed to prevent infection.
Acute (contact) vulvovaginitis
This type of disease is one of the most common on the female genitals. Most often, vulvovaginitis is provoked by the use of vaginal contraceptives prescribed during therapeutic treatment.
Fixed erythema
This form is a classic example of the development of diseases of the intimate organs as a result of the use of medications taken orally or parenterally. Erythema manifests itself as hyperemic spots that have clear boundaries. Erythema is not accompanied by pain.
Chronic allergies
Hypersensitivity to certain substances may occur due to prolonged interaction with them. This form of the disease is characterized by the appearance of lichenification (thickening), itching, and dry skin at the site of localization.
Kinds
Genital allergies are divided into several types.
- Dermatitis - it appears in children due to the constant use of diapers. The disease is diagnosed in children from 5 months to a year. Using diapers disrupts air circulation and prevents oxygen from reaching the skin. Children experience itching and redness. Complications of dermatitis in the form of candidiasis are possible. The disease is often diagnosed in newborn girls. If you do not start timely treatment, there is a high probability of epidermal necrosis or Lyell's syndrome. A rash in the form of small blisters quickly spreads on the organs, and then the upper layer of the epidermis peels off. You can see what the manifestation of this disease looks like in the photo.
- Contact urethritis - with this type of disease, negative reactions disappear on their own if you stop contacting the allergen. The disease is caused by taking certain groups of medications.
- Vulvovaginitis is a common type of allergy in the intimate area in women. Its occurrence is provoked by contraceptives.
- Erytherma fixed - the disease appears when taking certain medications regularly. Red spots with clearly defined boundaries are observed in the labia area. They do not cause burning or pain.
Medical therapy
To get rid of the symptoms of an allergic disease, certain conditions must be met:
- Fenistil drops can be prescribed to treat a newborn girl;
- In addition, enterosorbents, which include Enterosgel, are actively used. This drug is able to absorb almost all types of toxins, removing them out;
- antihistamines (Cetrin, Loratadine, Zodak) are actively prescribed;
- for external use, ointment-based products are prescribed (Screen-Cap, Afloderm);
- Additionally, special baths with the addition of medicinal herbs (chamomile, celandine, viburnum) may be prescribed.
Chronic allergies are usually much more difficult to treat, so their symptoms persist for quite a long time.
Preventive actions
Compliance with prophylaxis to prevent the occurrence of allergies on the most intimate part of the female body includes certain requirements:
Allergy treatment should be carried out comprehensively.
- The main condition is to avoid direct contact with the allergen.
- It is recommended to maintain immunity.
- To obtain greater effect, sanatorium-resort treatment in boarding houses specializing in the treatment of allergic manifestations is recommended.
- Maintenance therapeutic treatment is recommended during the development of a chronic process.
In addition, it should be remembered that in the future it is necessary to undergo regular examination by an allergist (at least 2 times a year). This will allow you to begin timely treatment of the disease, as well as avoid serious complications.
