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leukoplakia. what side effects should I expect?

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iiana56855
iiana56855

Hello. Six months ago, my doctor diagnosed me with verrucous leukoplakia of the labia mucosa. He said that it can be dangerous and in the future it can turn into cancer. He prescribed cryotherapy. I can't tell you in words what a nightmare it was. The pain was horrible during the recovery period. I had candida, which i hadn't had in years. I got an ulcer, a wound on my skin that didn't heal for a long time. I couldn't walk normally. And the most frustrating thing is that my suffering is in vain, the stain has not gone completely. I'm not ready for surgery yet.

Now I'm being treated by another doctor. She offers several options: a course of Tolak with panthenol + vitamin A, or imiquimod + vitamin A orally, or a course of regencorr +vit A, or combination. Very concerned about the side effects.

Trying to realize what to expect and what side effects to prepare for. My nerves are on edge. I have a low tolerance for pain. Reading reviews, people write scary and contradictory stories.

Do you think it would be less painful than cryotherapy?

The doctor is offering options, and i can't decide. by the way, no doctor has ever told me the cause of leukoplakia.

Share your experience, who knows. please

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  • k44714
    k44714 iiana56855

    Posted

    hi! did he mention if this is due to lichen or hpv?

    • iiana56855
      iiana56855 k44714

      Posted

      Hello. No the doc didn't say anything about HPv, but i have read about it. One of the docs told me there could be many reasons, but didn't suggest what my reason was. There was a period, i was using tampons and had irritation and inflammation, maybe that played a role. Maybe it doesn't matter anymore.

  • bella77108
    bella77108 iiana56855

    Posted

    Leukoplakia, it's definitely precancer. I have a similar spot, but I haven't had a histology done yet. I'll do it next week. i've tried imiquimod to remove a few condylomas. It's a horrible ordeal. Pain, intense burning, very severe weakness and chills. The depression was terrible. My spot looks like leukoplakia, pale in color, next to the condylomas. I don't know about regencorr, but it is described as being for the face.

    If the inflammation is small, it may be better to try Tolak, but after it can appear ulcers. Many people write that it takes a long time to heal. The doctor knows about the side effects, that's why he's so cautious, that's why he's acting like this. Have you started treatment yet? What treatment did you choose?

    • iiana56855
      iiana56855 bella77108

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      The doctor told me all these creams cause itching and burning, some more, some less, that there is no simple treatment and that it will not go away by itself. On imiquimod information is contradictory. Some write that on mucous membranes can not be used at all. The doctor never mentioned imiquimod again, now I understand why.

      We decided that I will start with a soft therapy with Regencorr, for 4 weeks, and if the result is not enough, I will try a course of Tolac.

      I haven't had intimate relations with my husband in months. If I don't have it for another 2 or 3 months, it will be very bad, I think. His patience and understanding will run out and he'll just leave.

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