Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy in my private area, and it seems the color is a bit different, a bit whitish. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. I'd like to ask: How should the vulvar area be regulated if one suffers from leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello, pruritus of the external genitalia is the main symptom of leukoplakia of the vulva. The duration of itching ranges from 2 to 3 months from onset to treatment, and can also last for up to 20 years. The intensity of itching is not affected by season or time of day. If accompanied by trichomoniasis or candidiasis vaginitis, the secretion may increase, leading to more local burning, stinging, and itching-induced skin and mucosal damage, or varying degrees of skin and mucosal hypopigmentation in related local infections. For patients with leukoplakia of the vulva, in addition to symptomatic treatment, it is also necessary to pay attention to personal care, such as maintaining hygiene during treatment and keeping the private area clean at all times. Finally, women patients are advised to undergo regular follow-up examinations!