What medicine is effective for vulvar leukoplakia

Vulvar leukoplakia is a common skin disease, also known as vitiligo. Due to the particularity of vulvar skin, the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia requires careful selection of drugs. Generally, hormone drugs, immunomodulators, phototherapy, Chinese medicine for external use, etc. can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Hormone drugs: Hormone drugs, such as topical mometasone furoate ointment and fluocinolone acetonide cream, can reduce inflammatory reactions and improve pigmentation in the white spot area. However, long-term use of hormone drugs may cause side effects such as skin atrophy and hair thinning, so they need to be used under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Immunomodulators: Immunomodulators such as ketoconazole and cyclosporine can regulate the function of the immune system and promote the regeneration and distribution of pigment cells. They require a doctor's prescription and the dosage should be adjusted according to individual circumstances.

3. Phototherapy: Phototherapy is a treatment method that uses light of a specific wavelength to irradiate the affected area to stimulate the regeneration of pigment cells. Commonly used phototherapy includes ultraviolet B irradiation, narrow-spectrum UVB irradiation, etc. Phototherapy needs to be performed under the guidance of a professional doctor to avoid skin damage caused by excessive light exposure.

4. Chinese medicine for external use: Some Chinese medicine for external use, such as berberine and sophora flavescens lotion, have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects and can be used to improve the symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia. However, when using Chinese medicine for external use, you should pay attention to choosing products from regular channels and use them under the guidance of a doctor.

The treatment of vulvar leukoplakia usually requires long-term persistence. During the treatment, you need to strengthen care, pay attention to personal hygiene, try to wear loose cotton underwear, and put the underwear in the sun after washing, which has anti-inflammatory and bactericidal effects.