Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling itchy down there, and I even scratched it, 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. Could you please ask: How is it better to treat leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia is a type of vulvar dystrophy. In clinical diagnosis, it is also referred to as non-neoplastic vulvar inflammation. Its clinical diagnostic features include itching, stinging, or burning sensation in the vulva. When the vulva is atrophic, it may cause difficulty or pain during masturbation. Many vulvar inflammatory conditions, such as leukoplakia, leukoplakic vulvitis, vulvar xerosis, lichen sclerosus, hypertrophic vulvitis, and neurodermatitis, fall into this category. It is recommended to use Enfusone cream or vitamin A acid cream for treatment. Laser therapy can also be tested. Alternatively, 2% hydrocortisone ointment can be used to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Or, 2% testosterone propionate cod liver oil ointment can be applied. It is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness. Avoid using soap or irritating medications to clean the vulva. Do not consume spicy or irritating foods. Clothing should be loose-fitting.