Patient's question:
How is vulvar leukoplakia treated? In the early stagesDoctor's answer:
Treating leukoplakia of the vulva requires interrupting the inflammation of the leukoplakia, repairing vulvar skin lesions, restoring the normal function of vulvar skin tissue cells, stabilizing the nutritional status of its microvessels and nerve endings, altering the local tissue growth environment, enhancing the regeneration of local tissues, and gradually eliminating the leukoplakia. During the treatment process, attention should be paid to nursing and management, combining treatment with care, and temporarily abstaining from sexual activity. At the same time, it is important to maintain vulvar cleanliness and avoid using some commercial cleansing agents for wiping. When itching is severe, protective ointments can be applied to suppress the urge to scratch. Tight or poorly breathable synthetic underwear should be avoided, and spicy foods should be consumed in moderation.