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What Causes Genital Itching? Genital itching can be a symptom of many conditions which may include vaginal infections in females or jock itch in males. In either sex, itching may be caused by skin irritation, sexually transmitted diseases, and allergies. In many cases, genital itching that is caused by irritation will clear up on its own if the irritation is removed. Other causes of itching may require more intensive treatment. If you are concerned about genital itching that does not go away, talk to your doctor or another health care professional. How Can Genital Itching Be Avoided? Females should take the following steps to help avoid genital itching: After urination or bowel movements, wipe from front to back to prevent bacteria from the anus getting into the vagina. Avoid chemical products such as vaginal douches or feminine hygiene sprays, which can upset the acidic balance of the vagina. Avoid scented feminine hygiene products (panty liners, pads, soaps). Males should take the...

why people might show medication non-adherence There are many reasons why people fail to consume medicines in the prescribed manner. Sometimes the reasons could be unintentional like forgetting a dose or taking the dose at the wrong time. Other times, the cause could be shaped by many factors including personal experiences, societal and economic. Here are a few reasons why people falter at taking medicines in the correct way- Lack of trust in the doctor and strong personal preference Fear of the side effects associated with the drug Not accepting that they might be in need of medication for a condition Stopping medications when the symptoms subside Forgetfulness or conditions that might cause memory difficulties like dementia or Alzheimer's. Self-medication Lack of consistent medical care Certain cultural and religious beliefs that might interfere Expensive treatment and other economic constraints Preference for home remedies and traditional medicine Lack of good doctor-patient bo...