Patient's question:
What Chinese herbal medicine should be taken for atrophic leukoplakia of the vulva? I am currently swollen and adhered. The itching is not severe. I don't know what Chinese herbal medicine to use. I have been to several hospitals and have been prescribed some topical medications. Four years ago, I was given a prescription for a wash at the county hospital. It is still swollen. What Chinese herbal medicine do you recommend? Sincerely thank you very much.Doctor's answer:
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) categorizes conditions like vaginal itching, pain, and discomfort primarily due to damp-heat from the Liver Channel descending to invade the external genitalia, or deficiencies such as blood deficiency, Liver hyperactivity, Kidney-Yin deficiency, or Kidney-Yang deficiency, which prevent the nourishment of the external genitalia. In TCM, based on the specific characteristics and clinical symptoms of the condition, it is treated as vaginal itching or vaginal sore. Vaginal itching with wind or vaginal sore with damp-heat and hidden heat. First, you can use Western medicine or Chinese patent medicine ointments for external application. If you prefer herbal medicine treatment, you should go to a regular hospital for decoction therapy. The doctor will prescribe a herbal decoction based on your tongue and pulse. I hope it helps you.