Patient's question:
I've been experiencing some itching in my external genital area during the day lately, and it gets particularly severe when I take naps in the evening. I can't help but reach out to scratch it. This morning, I took a closer look and noticed a few white patches in the external genital area. When I went to the hospital, I was diagnosed with leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm feeling really frustrated right now.Doctor's answer:
Hormone therapy is a common treatment method for leukoplakia of the vulva, primarily aimed at anti-inflammatory effects, inhibiting fibrosis of connective tissues, and enhancing skin protein compression, surpassing the goals of reducing swelling and pain, as well as thinning the skin. Commonly used forms include creams or ointments, and local application of androgens or progestogens may also be employed. Hormone therapy requires a prolonged duration, has poor symptom control, is prone to recurrence after discontinuation, and necessitates frequent repeated use, leading to poor patient compliance. The daily treatment for patients with leukoplakia of the vulva primarily involves symptomatic treatment. Patients can take some oral medications, supplemented with vitamins, while also paying attention to regular sleep patterns and avoiding alcohol. We hope that patients with leukoplakia of the vulva can recover as soon as possible! Thank you!