Subscribe to get free news, tips and updates. Before puberty, the skin around the vaginal area can be very sensitive, and it can easily become red and inflamed when it comes in contact with common irritants , such as soap or shampoo.
Bubble baths are also a common irritant that can cause itching in the vaginal area.
Another cause of vulvovaginitis is poor toilet hygiene , which is usually secondary to not wiping or wiping incorrectly after urinating. It can also sometimes cause vaginal itching. Older children and adolescents can have vaginal yeast infections, that can cause itching and a white, curdlike, thick discharge. Other cause of vaginal itching, especially in children that are sexually active and have a foul smelling discharge, include infections and sexually transmitted diseases. See your pediatrician or gynecologist for treatment.