Patient's question:
When taking a shower, I noticed that my private area had become very rough, and recently I've been feeling itchy all the time, especially when I'm at work, it's really embarrassing. Is this condition vulvar leukoplakia? Please ask: What are the symptoms and manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
The initial symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia in clinical diagnosis manifest as itching, which becomes particularly severe at night. The intensity of the itching is related to time, menstruation, climate, food, environment, and emotions. The itching is typically intermittent and recurrent, and patients often scratch uncontrollably due to the intense itching. As a result of scratching, multiple scratches and redness appear in the outer vaginal area. Due to prolonged itching, the local area may develop ulcers, cracks, pus, and secondary infections. It is recommended that women pay attention to this and seek symptomatic treatment for vulvar leukoplakia. Vulvar leukoplakia is a condition caused by nutritional disturbances in the local nerves and blood vessels, leading to tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation.