Symptoms and treatment of vulvar leukoplakia

In our daily lives, we always notice some abnormalities in our bodies at the first time. Many people think that this is not a big problem and do not go to a regular hospital for examination. Such results often lead to the deterioration of the disease. Even a small disease may deteriorate to a very serious state, so everyone should pay attention to it. Next, we will introduce to you in detail the symptoms and treatment of vulvar leukoplakia.

The main symptom is severe itching of the vulva. The itching may last from 2 to 3 months from onset to treatment, or even up to 20 years. The severity of the itching is not affected by season or day or night. Patients with vulvar squamous hyperplasia may experience more severe itching. If accompanied by trichomoniasis or candidal vaginitis, the secretions will be more, and the local burning, stinging and itching are related to the damage or infection of the skin and mucous membranes. There is varying degrees of local hypopigmentation of the skin and mucous membranes, often with edema, chapped skin and scattered superficial ulcers.

1. General treatment

Pay attention to keeping the vulva clean and dry. Do not use irritating drugs or soaps to clean the vulva. Avoid wearing non-breathable synthetic underwear and do not eat spicy or allergenic foods. For those with severe itching symptoms leading to insomnia, sedatives, sleeping pills and anti-allergic drugs can be added.

2. Medication

Commonly used drugs for vulvar lichen sclerosus include pyruvic acid ointment, compound vitamin A ointment and progesterone ointment. Alternatively, glucocorticoid ointments or immunotherapy may be used. Drugs can improve symptoms but cannot cure the disease, and long-term use is required. Lichen sclerosus in young girls may heal on its own by puberty, and pyruvate ointment is generally not used for treatment to avoid virilization. 1% hydrocortisone ointment or 0.3% progesterone ointment can be applied, which can relieve most symptoms, but long-term follow-up is required.

The above content is an introduction to the symptoms and treatment methods of vulvar leukoplakia. Today's medical level is developing very rapidly, so everyone must have confidence in themselves. If you find that you have vulvar leukoplakia, you can solve it with very simple methods. So everyone should face the disease squarely. Delaying time will only bring harm to your body.