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The female external genitalia (also called vulva) include the opening of vagina, labia majora and labia minora (fleshy lips around vagina), clitoris (small organ packed with nerve endings) and the urethra opening. The delicate skin surface can easily be irritated and becomes itching, burning or stinging. Itching of the external…

Itching in the scrotum is usually not serious, but a common and embarrassing problem in men. The scrotum is a muscular sac that contains and protects the testicles, blood vessels, and spermatic cord. The folded skin surface is sensitive, thin, and has many glands, making it an ideal location for…

Itchy scalp is likely to bring social embarrassment. It can be associated with or without a local problem; common causes include dry scalp, dandruff, allergies, dermatitis, parasites, fungal or bacterial infection. When there are obvious changes on the scalp such as heavy scaling, discharges, painful spots, redness, thickening patches, hair…

Itchy eyes are a common symptom that can be due to conjunctivitis, dry eyes or blepharitis (inflammation of the eyelash follicles.) When it becomes a frequent trouble, allergic reaction of the conjunctiva should be considered. Itchy eyes are a typical feature of allergic conjunctivitis. Individuals often accompany with other eye…

An itchy ear is so distressing that you will scratch or probe it without a second thought. However, scratching or probing the ear not only makes the itching worse, it will further irritate the delicate surface of ear canal, increase the risk of infection, and even damage the eardrum. It…

Everyone has experienced anal itching at some point in their life. Anal itching often indicates an inflammation around the anus (perianal area), that may accompany with a burning feeling or pain sometimes. The itchiness is usually aggravated by direct scratching; self-care measures are very helpful to relieve the symptom.  …