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 leukoplakia of the vulva be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the medical field now refers to the varying degrees of white or rough, swollen condition of the skin and mucosa of the vulva caused by various factors as leukoplakia of the vulva. The cause is unclear, and it is said to be related to a hormone within the dermis that inhibits the division and growth of epidermal cells. This hormone can disrupt the endocrine balance between local connective tissue fibrosis and decomposition metabolites. Due to the unclear cause, there is currently no specific treatment. Laser therapy can be tested, and topical drug treatment can also be considered, but the efficacy cannot be confirmed. It is important to maintain cleanliness and dryness during daily life, avoid using soap or irritating medications to wash the vulva, and refrain from consuming spicy or irritating foods.