Patient's question:
A 38-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: How should be treated if leukoplakia of the vulva is particularly severe?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia is a disease caused by tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation due to local nerve and vascular nutritional disorders of the vulva. Symptoms include local burning sensation, pruritus, and pain, leading to skin and mucosal corrosion or infection. There is varying degrees of skin and mucosal hypopigmentation in the affected area. Local corticosteroid creams and estrogen creams can be used. It is recommended to avoid spicy and irritating foods, maintain vulvar cleanliness, prevent soap scrubbing, scratching, and the use of irritating medications.