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 been experiencing itching in my outer vaginal area. After a check-up, it was diagnosed as leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not very familiar with this condition. Could you please tell me: How should leukoplakia of the vulva be treated?Doctor's answer:
It may be due to local environmental factors of the vulva, such as moisture, heat, and other physical stimuli, which can lead to leukoplakia of the vulva. It may also be caused by diabetes or endocrine disorders.Treatment methods include: after washing the vulva with a Ph4 weak acid female care liquid, applying topical hormone medications, local anesthetic treatment for anaerobic bacteria, and traditional Chinese medicine therapy. Alternatively, physical treatments such as microwave therapy, carbon dioxide laser, helium-neon laser, BOM light, high-frequency electric knife, local electrocautery, and cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen can be used.
For patients with leukoplakia of the vulva, in addition to symptomatic treatment, it is also important to pay attention to self-care. During the treatment period, hygiene should be maintained, and the private area should always be kept clean.