Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy in my private area, and it seems the color has changed a bit, becoming a bit white. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm asking, what is the most effective treatment for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello, leukoplakia of the vulva refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area. Some patients may experience symptoms such as itching, vulvar atrophy, and reduced elasticity of the labia. For the treatment of leukoplakia, follow medical advice and apply testosterone propionate ointment or hydrocortisone ointment externally, or use prednisone acetate with procaine for basal isolation in the affected area. Oral vitamins A, B, and E can also be taken. Chinese herbal medicines such as honeysuckle, clematis, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, dictamnus, and tribulus terrestris can be decocted for internal consumption and external washing. For older patients who do not respond to the above treatments, vulvar surgery to remove the patches may be considered. Vulvar leukoplakia is an easily recurring gynecological disease. During medication, women should pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to vulvar hygiene and maintain a light diet. Finally, we wish female patients to