Vulvar leukoplakia belongs to the category of itchy vulva in Chinese medicine, which needs to be recognized and treated. Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan can treat the type of Yin deficiency of the liver and kidney, and Long Guo Di Huang Wan can treat the type of Damp-Heat Infiltration (Dampness and Heat invading the intestines, bladder, pubic area, lower limbs, etc.), but the other types can’t be treated with these two drugs.
Liver and kidney yin deficiency type: manifested by dryness and itching of the vulva, whitening, thickening or shrinking of the vulva area, or even dryness and cracking, accompanied by paroxysms of fear of heat, flushing of the cheeks, dizziness, and soreness and weakness of the waist and knees. This condition of vulvar leukoplakia can be treated with Zhi Bai Di Huang Wan. The adverse effects or contraindications of the drug are not clear.
Damp-heat injection type: manifested as leukoplakia on the vulva, accompanied by burning sensation, pain, leukorrhea, yellow color, such as pus, accompanied by a fishy smell, impatience, irritability, insomnia, bitter mouth and throat dryness, etc., you can consume gentian diarrhea and liver pills, in order to clear up the liver and gallbladder damp-heat. Gentian Diarrhea and Liver Pills should be used with caution in pregnant women.
In addition to the above 2 types, there is also the wet insect breeding type, which cannot be treated with the above two medicines, and needs to be treated with the addition of Dioscorea Villosa Soup.
In conclusion, if you suffer from vulvar leukoplakia, don’t take medication without authorization, but consult a doctor in time, and prescribe the treatment after the TCM doctor’s diagnosis and treatment.