How to get rid ofintermittent itching on 1 side of vulva - #30349

First of all seek a person consultation of doctor. Stop vaginal washes/soaps/witch hazel – even “gentle” ones can disrupt the natural flora or irritate mucosa. Use only plain water.

Cotton breathable underwear; avoid liners/pads unless menstruating.

Moisturize barrier – apply pure coconut oil or a thin layer of plain, fragrance-free emollient (like Vaseline) after washing, to protect skin and reduce itching.

Avoid scratching/rubbing – it worsens irritation.

Track flares – notice if they correlate with cycle phase, specific foods, new laundry detergents, sexual activity, or stress.

Triphala churna for vaginal wash is good- Boil 1 tsp Triphala powder in 2 cups water for 5–7 minutes.

Let it cool until lukewarm, strain, and sit in it for 10–15 min.

Do this 2–3 times a week. Triphala reduces infection, itching, and inflammation. Apply coconut oil at the vulvar area.

Use triphala choornam for vaginal wash.

Take triphala choornam 1 tsp and boil it in 400 ml of water and let it cool naturally

Hello Miti ,

I can understand your concern regarding persistent redness and itching on one side of the vulva recurring every month. Your symptoms – localized, recurring, better during menstruation, temporary relief with antifungal and witch hazel – suggest chronic Kapha–Pitta inflammation of the vulvar mucosa, likely aggravated by mild Vata imbalance, digestive issues, and possibly fungal/bacterial colonization. The approach will focus on local healing, reducing inflammation, correcting gut digestion, and preventing recurrence.

🔎 Why it reoccurs - Digestive issues (gas, certain foods) → Kapha accumulation & toxins affecting local tissue. - Chronic irritation or mild fungal/bacterial colonization in a localized area. - Hormonal cycle influence – symptoms improve during menstruation due to natural cleansing.

💊 Internal Ayurvedic Remedies 1. Haridra (Turmeric) Churna – ½ tsp with warm water twice daily. 2. Triphala Churna – 1 tsp at bedtime with warm water. 3. Guduchi Ghan Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after meals .

🍀 Local Care & External Therapy 1. Gentle sitz bath – lukewarm water with 1 tsp Triphala powder or turmeric for 10 min, once daily. 2. Triphala or turmeric + coconut oil paste – apply thinly on affected area after bath (soothes, anti-inflammatory). 3. Avoid chemical washes or soaps – prefer plain water or herbal rinse. 4. Loose cotton underwear – keeps area dry, reduces friction & irritation.

🥗 Diet & Lifestyle ✅ Include: - Warm, cooked meals – moong dal, vegetable soups, khichdi. - Fruits: papaya, pomegranate, apples (reduces Kapha & Pitta). - Fiber-rich diet – helps digestion, reduces gas & Kapha toxins.

❌ Avoid: - Fried, oily, and spicy foods. - Cold, refrigerated, or raw foods in excess. - Excess sweets, bakery items.

🧘🏻‍♀️ Yoga & Pranayama

1. Pawanmuktasana & Malasana (squat pose) – improves digestion & reduces gas accumulation. 2. Vajrasana after meals – helps Apana Vata & digestion. 3. Anulom Vilom & Bhramari pranayama – 10 min daily to reduce stress & inflammation.

📌 Follow up

With proper internal detox, local care, and diet correction, symptoms should improve within 4–6 weeks. Persistent single-spot recurrence may need swab culture to rule out localized fungal or bacterial infection. Avoid self-medicating with frequent antifungals; instead, rely on gentle herbal care.

✨ With consistent Ayurvedic care, proper hygiene, and gut-friendly diet, the redness and itching can be healed and recurrence minimized.

With kind regards, Dr. Sumi

Hello miti I can understand your concern about Vaginal itching and also can understand till what extend it must be disturbing you.

☑️From your description, 👉you are experiencing intermittent itching and redness on one side of vulva, 👉It keeps recurring despite antifungal ointments and washes. Since it improves during menstruation and returns afterwards, this indicates a chronic local inflammation possibly linked with yeast/fungal overgrowth, pH imbalance, or local allergic sensitivity.

✅AYURVEDIC PLAN OF TREATMENT

☑️ Local Application (for itching & redness)

1 Triphala decoction wash – Boil 1 tsp Triphala in 2 cups water, cool, and wash the area once daily. Helps as natural antifungal and anti-inflammatory. OR you can do triphala decoction sitz bath

2 Coconut oil + Turmeric powder paste – Apply thin layer locally, 1–2 times daily (antifungal + soothing).

3 Apply Soubhagya vardini taila over vaginal region

☑️ INTERNAL MEDICATION

1 Gokshuradi Guggulu – 2 tablets twice daily after meals (balances urinary-genital tract health).

2 Chandraprabha Vati – 2 tablets twice daily after meals (antimicrobial, reduces recurrent vulval irritation).

3 Triphala Churna – 1 tsp with warm water at bedtime (gut detox + corrects pH).

✅DIET AND LIFESTYLE CHANGE

❌Avoid sugar, bakery, yeast-containing foods, curd, fermented food – they worsen fungal overgrowth.

☑️Take more bitter & astringent foods like neem, methi, karela, tulsi, green leafy vegetables.

👉Drink coriander seed water or cumin seed water daily to reduce Pitta inflammation.

✔️TIPS-

✅Always wear loose undergarments ✅ keep the vaginal area dry it ✅ daily. Once do sitz bath ✅ apply oil twice a day ✅ wash undergarments with Dettol/ salvon ✅ during periods —- change pad 3 times a day ✅maintain utmost hygine during periods

For your recurrent one-sided vulval itching and redness, try Triphala decoction wash + coconut oil–turmeric paste locally, along with internal support like Chandraprabha Vati and Gokshuradi Guggulu.

. With 6–8 weeks of consistent practice, recurrence should reduce and mucosal health will improve naturally.

Wish you a good health 😊

Warm. regards Dr Snehal Vidhate

HELLO MITI,

You have itching, redness, and irritation always on the same spot of the vulva (left side), recurring almost every month for over a year. It feels better during menstruation and temporarily with soothing agents like witch hazel.

From a modern medical view, the common reasons include -chronic fungal infection (candidiasis) sometimes resistant or recurrent -Skin condition (lichen sclerosus, lichem simplex, eczema, dermatitis)- these often appear in the same location -contact irritation- from soaps, washes, pads, detergents, synthetic underwear -hormonal/local circulation issues

Since this is chronic and always on one side, it is not “simple infection only”. It’s important to get it checked once to rule out lichen sclerosus or pre cancerous changes.

FROM AN AYURVEDIC VIEW, this is understood as a type of “yoni Kandu” (vaginal itching disorder) caused by -kapha pitta imbalance-> leading to Kandu (itching), burning and redness -Rakta dushti -> chronic localised irritation -Agni imbalance (digestion issue)-> you mentioned frequent gas-> suggests weak digestion and formation of ama (toxins), which accumulate in reproductive tissues

TREATMENT GOALS -Relieve symptoms - itching, redness, irritation -correct root imbalance- improve digestion , cleanse blood, balance kapha-pitta -heal local tissue- soothe vulvar skin, prevent chronic damage -prevent recurrence- strengthen immunity, regulate menstrual cycle support

INTERNAL MEDICINES

1) TRIPHALA CHURNA= 1 tsp with lukewarm water at night =improves digestion, acts as mild detox and blood purifier

2) GUDUCHI CAPSULES= 500 mg twice daily in morning and night =excellent anti-inflammatory, balances pitta, boosts immunity

3) MANJISTHA CAPSULE= 500mg twice daily after meals =blood purifier, reduces redness and skin inflammation

4) YASHTIMADHU POWDER= 1/2 tsp with warm milk once daily =soothes mucuous membrane, reduces burning and itching

5) If digestion is very weak and gas is frequent -> HINGWASTAKA CHURNA= 1/2 tsp with warm water before meals

DURATION= usually 6-8 weeks continuous treatment

EXTERNAL LOCAL APPLICATIONS

1) SITZ BATH -Boil 1 tsp triphala powder or neem leaves in 2 cups water-> cool until lukewarm-. sit in it for 5-10 minutes daily =cleanses local area, reduces infection/inflammation

2) ALOE VERA GEL (fresh, unscented)= apply a thin layer on the spot twice daily =cooling, healing, reduces rednesss

3) COCONUT OIL + PINCH OF TURMERIC= apply at bedtime

4) LICORICE PASTE= mix powder with ghee apply thinly when itching is high =very soothing and anti inflammatory

DIET -warm ,light, easily digestible meals -green leafy vegetables, bottle gourd, ridge gourd, pumpkin -fresh fruits= pomegranate, apple, papaya -buttermilk- thin, churned curd with cumin + coriander leaves in daytime -herbal teas with cumin/fennel/coriander

AVOID -Curd, cheese, panner at night -spicy, sour, oily, fried food -fermented food- pickles, bakery, vinegar, alcohol -excess coffee/ tea -non veg, especially red meat

YOGA ASANAS -baddha konasana -supta baddha konasana -setu bandhasana -pawanmuktasana

-your condition is not dangerous in most cases, but since it. is always at one spot for a year, please get examined once to rule out lichen sclerosus or precancerous changes

THANK YOU

DR. MAITRI ACHARYA

Start with Gandhak rasayan 1-0-1 after food with water and Mahamanjistadi kadha 10ml twice daily after food with water Wash with neem kwath and then Apply Karanjoil on vulva region Wear cotton breatheble underwear During periods time wear, well reputed brand sanitary napkins.

Don’t worry take arogya vardini vati 1tab bd, rasamanikya ras 1tab bd,vibha ointment Externally apply,pancha valakala kwath vaginal wash enough

NO NEED TO WORRY,

First of all avoid excessive spicy, sweet,sour,salty food etc.

And start taking these medications, 1.Mahatiktak kwath 20ml with equal amount of Lukewarm water empty stomach twice in a day. 2.kaishore guggulu 2-0-2 for chewing. 3.Gandhak rasayana 1-1-1

*wash the affected part with PANCHVALKAL KWATH thrice in a week. *And with Triphala kashayam 4 times in a week.

Follow up after 45 days.

You’ll definitely get relief 😌

Take care😊

Kind Regards, Dr.Isha Ashok Bhardwaj.

Intermittent itching and redness on one side of the vulva could be due to an imbalance in your doshas, potentially aggravated by vata, pitta, or a combination of both. These doshas, when out of balance, can lead to inflammation, dryness or burning sensation, which might explain your symptoms. Here’s a comprehensive Ayurvedic approach you might consider.

First, to address the itching and redness, you can apply a paste of turmeric and aloe vera gel. Both are known for their cooling and anti-inflammatory properties. Mix equal parts turmeric powder with aloe vera gel to form a paste, and apply it gently to the affected area. Leave it on for about 15-20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. You can do this twice daily till symptoms subside.

Incorporate plenty of fluids into your diet to keep the system hydrated; consuming herbal teas like chamomile or licorice can assist. These herbs are known for their soothing and calming effects, which can aid in balancing pitta dosha.

Diet is also crucial—avoid hot, spicy, and fermented foods as they can aggravate pitta and vata doshas, worsening inflammation & itching. Instead, focus on whole grains, fresh vegetables, and fruits like apples, pears, and melons.

Include triphala in your nightly routine to enhance digestion and detoxify the system. Take 1 tsp of triphala powder before bed, mixed with warm water.

On the lifestyle front, focus on maintaining regularity in your daily routine, emphasizing balance. Engage in calming activities that encourage grounding, like yoga or meditation, to pacify vata dosha. Ensure you get adequate sleep around 7 to 9 hours as RESTORATIVE REST is vital for healing.

However, given the chronic nature of your symptoms, it’s wise to consult an Ayurvedic practitioner for precise diagnosis and personalize treatment options tailored to your constitution. If symptoms persist or worsen, and especially if there’s discharge or pain, please seek professional medical care urgently; underlying infections or conditions may require immediate attention.

Cotton ko phanvalkal kadhe me soak krke usko dharn kro dinme 1 ghnta kmse km.

15 din kro thik ho jayega

Start on Neemghan vati Giloyghan vati-1 tab each twice daily after food with lukewarm water Alovera gel/ coconut oil - local application

Experiencing recurring itching and redness in a localized area may indicate an imbalance potentially rooted in your diet, lifestyle, or even stress levels. From a Siddha-Ayurvedic perspective, this could be due to an imbalance in pitta, which governs heat and inflammation in the body. To address this, starting with your diet is essential. Incorporate cooling and soothing foods like cucumber, coconut water, and aloe vera juice. Try to avoid spicy, sour, and overly salty foods as they can aggravate pitta.

Topically, you may find relief by applying a paste made from neem powder mixed with a little water. Neem, renowned for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties, can help calm inflammation. Apply it gently to the affected area and leave it on for 20-30 minutes before washing it off with cool water.

Additionally, Triphala churna taken at night with warm water can help detoxify your body and balance the doshas. This might provide substantial relief by targeting inflammation from within.

Since the itching seems less during menstruation, it could hint at a hormonal link. Incorporating practices like meditation and pranayama, to reduce stress and stabilize hormones, might prove beneficial over time.

However, because this has been persistent for a year, consulting a healthcare professional to rule out more serious conditions is advised. This will ensure there isn’t an underlying condition that requires attention beyond what lifestyle and dietary adjustments can provide.

HELLO MITTI,

WHAT YOU DESCRIBE- itching and redness that keeps recurring in the same spot- sounds frustrating. Because it’s one sided and persistent for a year, it’s important not to only think in terms of “itch relief”, but to also consider why that patch keeps flaring up. Common possibilities doctors usually check for include chronic yeast sometimes resistant to common creams, lichen sclerosus or linen simplex, eczema/dermatitis from friction or products, or even less common conditions like precancerous changes.

In Ayurveda, recurrent itching and redness in the yoni are often linked to pitta imbalance (heat/inflammation) sometimes combined with kapha (dampness, stickiness).

LOCAL SOOTHING= sitz bath with neem leaves or triphala decoction, once cooled to lukewarm can help calm irritation

APPLICATION= A thin layer of coconut oil or ghee externally may reduce friction and dryness

DIET= favour cooling, light foods- more cucumber, coriander, fennel; cut down on very spicy, sour, and fermented items that may aggravate pitta. since you notice gas with certain foods, keeping digestion calm is also part of balancing

LIFESTYLE= good sleep and avoiding excessive heat long hot baths, tight synthetic underwear keeps pitta from flaring.

THANK YOU

DR. HEMANSHU MEHTA