Patient's question:
At first, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable, but recently, during intimacy with my husband, I've noticed dryness, and I've also been feeling itchy externally. After a check-up, it was diagnosed as leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not very familiar with this condition. Could you please advise on the best way to treat leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area. It includes primary vaginal atrophy, atrophic lichen sclerosus, leukoplakia, leukoplakic vaginitis, and vaginal dryness. Symptoms include itching in the genital area, dry skin, thickening and whitening, and even expansion and rupture, accompanied by pain and a burning sensation. Vaginal leukoplakia is different from leukoderma and vulvar vitiligo. Leukoderma and vitiligo do not have distinct clinical diagnostic symptoms and do not require treatment. In contrast, vaginal leukoplakia has clear clinical diagnostic symptoms, such as itching, dryness, and pain. You can give it a try, and wish you good health!