###Human: I have intense itching in my vagina. How to manage it? ###Assistant: Hi. The most common cause of vaginal itching is due to a fungal infection. It usually gets reddish and irritated in and around the vagina. Sometimes a little white fluid is present. Often, it does not present with a foul smell. For this, there are several treatment options available. You can use Clotrimazole 2 % cream over the affected area daily for three days. You can also use Miconazole 4 % cream daily for three days. For the pain due to scratching, you can take a painkiller such as Acetaminophen or Ibuprofen and EMLA (Lidocaine with Prilocaine) cream. Apply it to the affected area for every four to six hours. Be careful of the scratches for two to three days. Maintain good hygiene with soap and water. Avoid having sex as you have scratches. It can increase the infection rate.