Patient's question:
How is vulvar leukoplakia treated? At first, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable, but recently during intimacy with my husband, I felt very dry. Also, I always feel itchy outside. After checking, it was said to be vulvar leukoplakia. I don't really understand this disease.Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia is a type of vulvar dystrophy. In clinical diagnosis, it is also referred to as non-neoplastic vulvar inflammation. Its clinical diagnostic features include itching, stinging, or burning sensation in the vulva. When the vulva is atrophic, it may lead to sexual difficulties or pain during intercourse. Many vulvar inflammatory conditions, such as leukoplakia, leukoplakic vulvitis, vulvar xerosis, lichen sclerosus, hypertrophic vulvitis, and neurodermatitis, fall under this category. It is recommended to use Enfusone cream or vitamin A acid cream for treatment. Laser therapy can also be tested. Alternatively, 2% hydrocortisone ointment can be used to reduce swelling and relieve pain. Or, 2% testosterone propionate cod liver oil ointment can be applied. It is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness in daily life.