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'm wondering: Is leukoplakia of the vulva treatable?Doctor's answer:
Hello, leukoplakia of the external genitalia refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area, which can spread to the inner thighs, perineum, and anus, but rarely affects the urethral orifice and vestibule. Symptoms include itching in the genital area, dry skin, thickening and whitening, loss of elasticity, and even swelling, rupture, pain, and burning sensation.To treat leukoplakia of the external genitalia, it is necessary to cut off the inflammation of the white patches, repair the skin damage of the external genitalia, and relieve the normal function of the skin tissue cells. It is usually self-healing, so you don’t need to worry too much. It is recommended that you go to a formal hospital for a thorough examination and decide on an appropriate treatment plan based on your condition.