Patient's question:
I'm not married yet. Recently, after a physical examination, I was told I have leukoplakia of the vulva. Is this condition serious? Will it affect my future ability to get pregnant? Please ask: What should patients with leukoplakia of the vulva avoid?Doctor's answer:
Based on the description of the above content, your condition is considered to be leukoplakia of the vulva, in case of malignant transformation. It is more common in postmenopausal women and is primarily characterized by external itching, mainly affecting the labia majora, interlabial sulci, and labia minora.Treatment: Maintain cleanliness and dryness of the vulvar skin at all times, stop using soap or other irritating drugs for washing, prevent scratching with hands, avoid spicy or allergenic foods, wear loose and breathable clothing to prevent local dampness, etc.
Medications that can be used include hydrocortisone cream, triamcinolone acetonide cream, and hydrocortisone cream. If long-term treatment is ineffective, surgery may be considered.
Laser treatment can also be used for the treatment of lichen sclerosus. Locally apply a 2% preparation of testosterone propionate mixed with petroleum jelly ointment to the affected area, or apply a 100-mg progesterone oil preparation mixed with 30 grams of petroleum jelly ointment to the local area.