Patient's question:
When taking a shower, I noticed that my private area had become very rough, and lately, I've been feeling itchy all the time, especially when I'm at work, it's really embarrassing. Is my condition vulvar leukoplakia? Please ask: Is there any way to treat 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, use 5 mg of prednisone acetate mixed with 20 mL of 0.25% prilocaine for basal isolation in the affected area, once a week, with 10 treatments constituting one course. Oral vitamin A, B, E, etc., should also be taken. Chinese herbal medicines such as honeysuckle, cinnabar, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, dictamnus, and white peony root can be decocted for internal consumption and external washing, as well as acupoint laser irradiation. Cryotherapy can be used 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 considered. For vulvar leukoplakia patients, in addition to timely treatment,