Patient's question:
When taking a shower, I noticed that my private area had become very rough, and recently I've been feeling itchy all the time, especially when I'm at work, it's really embarrassing. Is this condition vulvar leukoplakia? Please ask: What are the hazards of vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
Hello, for the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, if it is not moderate or above atypical fibrosis, 0.5-1% testosterone propionate ointment or 0.45% hydrocortisone ointment can be applied externally. Alternatively, 5 mg of prednisone acetate mixed with 20 mL of 0.25% prilocaine 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 Chinese herbal medicines such as honeysuckle, cinnabar fruit, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, Dendrobium candidum, and Tribulus terrestris can be decocted for internal consumption and external washing, as well as laser irradiation of acupoints. Cryotherapy can be considered for moderate and severe atypical fibrosis or for older patients who do not respond to the aforementioned treatments, and vulvar surgery may be an option. Vulvar leukoplakia is a gynecological disease that is prone to recurrence. During treatment, women should pay close attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene.