Patient's question:
During this time, I feel itchy in the external genital area. Today, I noticed a few white patches. After a thorough examination, the doctor said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. How should leukoplakia of the vulva be treated best?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is generally caused by a lack of nutrition in the local vaginal skin and a deficiency of estrogen, although it is also related to the body's immune system. Oral intake of vitamins A, B, and E can be helpful. decoctions of honeysuckle, cinnabar fruit, Sophora flavescens, Epimedium, fresh bark, earth membrane, and thorn can be taken orally or used for external washing, as well as acupoint laser irradiation. cryotherapy can be used to treat moderate and severe atypical fibrosis, or in cases where older patients do not respond to the aforementioned treatments, surgical removal of the vagina may be considered. During treatment, sexual activity is strictly prohibited, spicy and irritating foods should be avoided, and fresh vegetables and fruits should be consumed to digest a variety of vitamins, which is also beneficial for the complete recovery of the condition. When necessary, local biopsy should also be performed for pathological examination.