Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy in my private area, and it seems the color is a bit different, a bit whitish. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm wondering, how much does it cost to check for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Mostly seen in postmenopausal women, it primarily manifests as external itching, mainly affecting the labia majora, interlabial sulcus, and labia posteriora. Treatment: Maintain clean and dry external genital skin at all times, discontinue the use of soap or other irritating medications for washing, prevent scratching with hands, avoid spicy or allergenic foods, wear loose and breathable clothing, and prevent local moisture. Medications can include hydrocortisone cream, triamcinolone acetonide cream, and hydrocortisone cream. For cases that do not respond to long-term treatment, surgery may be considered. Laser treatment can also be used.For the treatment of lichen sclerosus (based on atrophy and thinning of the skin of the external genitalia and perianal area), apply a 2% preparation of propionate testosterone in petroleum jelly to the affected area locally. Alternatively, mix 100 milligrams of progesterone oil with 30 grams of petroleum jelly and apply it to the affected external genital area. The recurrence of leukoplakia severely interferes with women's health.