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Vaginal Itching, Irritation

Baking Soda-Warm Water Soaks: Soak for 20 minutes to remove irritants and to promote healing.
- Add 2 oz. baking soda per tub of warm water (reason: baking soda is better than vinegar for girls not into puberty).
- During soaks, be sure she spreads her legs and allows the water to cleanse the genital area.
- Repeat baking soda soaks treatment 4 times per day for 2 days.
Steroid Cream: Apply 1% hydrocortisone cream to the genital area after soaks for 1 or 2 days.
Avoid Soaps: Avoid bubble bath, soap and shampoo to the vulva because they are irritants. Only use warm water to cleanse the vulva or baby oil to remove secretions.
Expected Course: If the symptoms are due to soap vulvitis, they should all clear within 1 to 2 days with proper treatment.
IF your child becomes worse: Review Should I Call? recommendations.