Patient's question:
There is a burning sensation in the private area and unbearable itching, accompanied by pain. The clitoris has shrunk and turned white, suspected to be leukoplakia of the vulva. Is it good to treat leukoplakia of the vulva with medication?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is mainly caused by continuous scratching and irritation due to vaginal itching, leading to hyperkeratosis and loss of pigmentation. You can first consider using a topical medication method to try. A commonly used method involves mixing three medications—Vitamin E cream, testosterone propionate, and prednisone cream—and applying them to the affected area. If this method is ineffective, you may need to consider visiting a plastic surgery hospital. There are several treatment methods for vaginal leukoplakia, but since the symptoms vary among patients, the treatment methods used will also differ. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive targeted treatment.