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Pruritus vulvae; Itching - vaginal area; Vulvar itching
Vaginal itching is a tingling or uneasy irritation of the skin of the vagina and the surrounding area (vulva). The itching may cause a desire to scratch the affected area.
Common causes of vaginal itching include:
Other possible, but less common, causes of vaginal or vulvar itching include:
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