Patient's question:
I've been feeling uncomfortable lately, especially down there. For the past few days, I've been experiencing intense itching down there, to the point where I feel the urge to scratch. However, scratching only leads to pain, and the more I scratch, the more it hurts. What kind of help do I need: What is vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia, also known as vulvitis alba, refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area, which can spread to the inner thighs, perineum, and anus but rarely affects the urethral opening or vestibule. Symptoms include itching, dryness, thickening, whitening, loss of elasticity, even swelling and rupture, accompanied by pain and a burning sensation. It is recommended to take Chinese herbal medicine for treatment:Yìmǐ Yǎngyīn Tāng (Job's Tears Nourishing Yin Decoction)
Rhubarb, Sophora flavescens, Bidens pilosa, Poria cocos, Prunella vulgaris, Muehlenbeckia cumulata, Peony root, Silkworm pupa, Dry earthworm, Gentiana scabra, Licorice, Atractylodes rhizome
Conventional dosage: decoct in water and take 10 doses as one course of treatment.