Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling itchy in my private area, and it even got scratched, which is very painful and uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said it's vulvar leukoplakia. I'm really troubled. I'd like to ask, how should vulvar leukoplakia be treated?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 intercourse. Many vulvar inflammatory conditions, such as leukoplakia, leukoplakic vulvar, vulvar xerosis, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus, hypertrophic vulvar, and neurodermatitis, all fall under this category. It is recommended to use Enfusione 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. 2% testosterone propionate cod liver oil ointment can also be applied. It is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness during daily care. Avoid using soap or irritating medications to clean the vulva.