Patient's question:
I am 34 years old, female. Recently, I wasn't feeling well, and after a thorough examination, it was found that my leukoplakia of the vulva had been treated almost completely. I am wondering if leukoplakia of the vulva can recur?Doctor's answer:
The formal medical name for vulvar leukoplakia should be lichen sclerosus. The recurrence rate of lichen sclerosus is relatively high. Therefore, if recurrence prevention is necessary, there must be a need for regular and long-term treatment, continuous follow-up, and regular follow-up. Medication should have a very regular gradual tapering. If the skin lesions improve and itching symptoms disappear, medication should not be stopped immediately. There needs to be a regular use of medication and sustained treatment for a period of time. Therefore, if medication is used regularly, the recurrence rate generally tends to decrease significantly. So if a patient suffers from this condition, they should follow the doctor's follow-up and come to the hospital for follow-up visits regularly to reduce the chance of recurrence.