Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling itchy in my private area, and it even got scratched open, which is very painful and uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said I have leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm really struggling with this. Where is it best to treat leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello; Vulvar leukoplakia may be related to systemic factors, such as diabetes and endocrine disorders. Local environmental factors of the vulva, such as moisture and heat, can lead to vulvar leukoplakia. Vulvar leukoplakia is usually treated symptomatically, with a combination of Chinese and Western medicine. If the inflammation is significant, the symptoms are severe, and drug treatment does not improve over a long period, surgical treatment should be considered. For vulvar leukoplakia patients, in addition to taking medication, it is also necessary to pay attention to self-care, such as maintaining cleanliness, avoiding sexual intercourse, and eating less spicy and irritating foods. Finally, women with vulvar leukoplakia are advised to have regular follow-up examinations.