Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling itchy down there, and I even scratched it, which is very painful and uncomfortable. I went to the hospital for a check-up, and they said I have leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm really struggling with this. Could you please tell me where to get the best treatment for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello, in medicine, vulvar leukoplakia is known as "vulvar dystrophy." The causes are related to the dysfunction of microcirculation under the vulvar mucosa and disorders in nutritional decomposition and metabolism, which prevent nutrients from effectively reaching the skin and organ tissues to function. This leads to irregular growth of epithelial cells, resulting in white patches on the vulvar skin. Some may also experience whitening of pubic hair, rough skin, scaling, swelling, and cracking, among other adverse conditions.It is recommended to visit a regular, professional hospital for a thorough examination and treatment. Vulvar leukoplakia is an easily recurring gynecological disease. During treatment, women should pay attention to their self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. Patients are advised to focus on vulvar hygiene and maintain a light diet. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!