Patient's question:
At first, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable, but recently, during intimacy with my husband, I've noticed dryness, and I've also always felt itchy externally. After a checkup, they said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not very familiar with this condition. Could you please explain how the cost of checking for leukoplakia of the vulva is determined?Doctor's answer:
Based on the description of the above content, your condition is considered to be leukoplakia of the vulva, in order to prevent 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, and prevent local dampness. Medications can include hydrocortisone cream, triamcinolone acetonide cream, and hydrocortisone cream. If long-term treatment is ineffective, surgery can be considered. Laser treatment can also be used. For the treatment of lichen sclerosus (based on atrophy and thinning of the skin of the vulva and perianal area), apply a 2% preparation of testosterone propionate in ointment to the affected area locally.