Patient's question:
Recently, I've always felt itchy in my private area, and it even got scratched open, which is very painful and uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said I have leukoplakia of the vulva. It's really distressing. Where can I find effective treatment for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, if it is not moderate or severe atypical fibrosis, 0.5-1% testosterone propionate ointment or 0.45% hydrocortisone ointment can be applied externally. Alternatively, prednisone acetate 5 mg mixed with 20 mL of 0.25% procaine can be used to isolate the base of the affected area once a week, with 10 treatments constituting one course. Oral vitamin A, B, E, and traditional Chinese medicine herbs such as honeysuckle, clematis, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, Dendrobium candidum, and Tribulus terrestris can be decocted for internal consumption and external washing. Additionally, acupoint laser irradiation and cryotherapy can be considered for moderate and severe atypical fibrosis, or for older patients who do not respond to the aforementioned treatments, surgical excision of the vulva may be an option.