Patient's question:
I am a 55-year-old woman who has been sick for a long time, but it wasn't until a check-up that this condition was discovered. Could you please explain what generally happens with vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is a chronic condition of vaginal malnutrition, a skin-related disease where the skin and mucosa of the vulva undergo local tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation due to nutritional deficiencies. There are two common types: fibrotic dystrophy and, both of which lead to tissue degeneration and can affect sexual life.Treatment for vaginal leukoplakia can involve oral vitamin supplements for nutritional therapy. If itching is unbearable, local ointment application can be used. It’s important to maintain clean and dry external genital hygiene. Avoid wearing underwear made of non-breathable synthetic materials and try to reduce consumption of easily allergenic foods.