Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and purpose of consultation:Duration and persistence of the current illness:
Current general condition: Using Compound Kanla Cream and Vitamin B and E
Previous diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes:
Doctor's answer:
Hello:The etiology of leukoplakia of the vulva is very complex and is related to factors such as genetics, chronic inflammation, endocrine disorders, immune metabolic disorders, and microcirculatory disorders.
Infection and inflammation are the main causes, accounting for about 50% of cases. Many factors can lead to vulvar infection and inflammation, such as poor hygiene habits, acute or chronic vaginitis, swimming in public baths, and cross-infection during travel. If these vaginal inflammatory conditions are not treated promptly, inflammatory secretions may infiltrate the perineum. Long-term infection and irritation can gradually develop into leukoplakia of the vulva.
Additionally, the use of unclean sanitary pads or toilet paper during menstruation can lead to bacterial growth and spread in the perineum. Some women may be allergic to synthetic materials, causing infection and irritation to the perineum, resulting in redness, swelling, ulcers, and degeneration, which may also lead to leukoplakia of the vulva. Conditions such as diabetes, vulvar eczema, and vulvar pruritus, if misdiagnosed or treated improperly with medication, may also cause or worsen the development of leukoplakia.
Treatment options:
- Medication: Local application of hormone drugs, local injection of anaerobic rods, and traditional Chinese medicine treatment.
- Physical therapy: Microwave therapy, carbon dioxide laser, helium-neon laser, BOM light, high-frequency electric knife, local electrocautery, and local cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen.
- Surgery: Simple vulvectomy and vulvectomy combined with skin grafting.
Dietary recommendations:
- Consume fewer and foods such as fish, shrimp, chili peppers, and mutton.
- Does not affect pregnancy.