Patient's question:
I have had leukoplakia of the vulva for over a year. How should leukoplakia of the vulva be treated?Doctor'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 microvessels and nerve endings, altering the local tissue growth environment, and gradually eliminating the leukoplakia. During the healing process, attention should be paid to nursing and management, combining treatment with care, temporarily abstaining from sexual activity, applying protective ointments when itching is severe, and refraining from scratching as much as possible. It is advisable not to wear tight or poorly breathable synthetic underwear and to eat fewer irritating foods. Leukoplakia of the vulva is a gynecological disease that is prone to recurrence. During treatment, patients are advised to pay close attention to vulvar hygiene and maintain a light diet. Wishing female patients a speedy recovery.