Patient's question:
A 40-year-old woman recently feels a bit itchy in her private area, and it seems the color is a bit different, a bit whitish. After checking at the hospital, it was diagnosed as leukoplakia of the vulva. Please ask: What should be noted for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Always maintain the cleanliness and dryness of the external genital area, and avoid excessive scrubbing with soap. Local applications of traditional Chinese medicine that clear heat, resolve toxicity, and dry dampness can be used. When itching is significant, topical corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone cream can be applied. For particularly severe itching, applying amcinonide cream or ointment provides effective relief. For keratofibrotic lesions, topical tretinoin cream or 5-fluorouracil cream can be used to inhibit DNA synthesis, preventing the fibrosis, differentiation, and proliferation of tumor cells, thereby treating precancerous skin lesions.