Patient's question:
I found out last year that I have leukoplakia of the vulva. The itching and pain in the vulvar area became unbearable, and I suffered greatly. Later, my sister told me that her friend also had this disease and that she took a medication that cured it. I asked her to buy it for me, but after completing all the prescribed courses, there was still no improvement. Why is it that others were cured after taking the medication, while I wasn't?Doctor's answer:
Not every medicine is 100% effective for everyone. Since ancient times, traditional Chinese medicine treatment has been based on syndrome differentiation, regulation, and medication according to symptoms. Since everyone has a different constitution, the medication prescribed is also different—tailored to the individual. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment plan where everyone takes the same medicine. In fact, having leukoplakia of the vulva is not something to be feared. Patients should believe that they can overcome the illness. As long as treatment is timely in the early stages, the chances of stabilizing the condition and achieving recovery are very high.