Question
Occasionally, I see my child scratching her vulva. She went swimming a few days ago, and the day after swimming, she went to kindergarten for the first time, crying and fussing all day. Today, while bathing, I noticed that she has a lot of vaginal discharge with an unpleasant smell.
Answer
Children have weaker body resistance, making them prone to vulvar itching issues. This could be due to vaginal inflammation caused by fungal or trichomonas infections, or allergies triggered by medication, underwear, soap, etc. Parents should take their child to a specialized hospital for examination and treatment promptly, and also pay attention to regular checks for the child and administer medication according to the doctor’s guidance.