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. Could you please tell me: What are the symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia generally recurs in women aged 30 to 60. The main symptom is severe itching of the vulva, which intensifies in pain after scratching. The extent of inflammation varies, primarily affecting the labia majora, interlabial sulcus, clitoral hood, and posterior fourchette, often presenting symmetrically. The inflamed skin becomes thickened like leather, with raised folds or scaling, or may develop eczematous changes. The surface color is usually dark red or pink, interspersed with clearly defined white patches, generally without swelling or adhesion.During the prevention of vulvar leukoplakia in daily life, the foods that can be consumed include: oranges, chrysanthemum greens, coriander, carrots, (foshou - fragrant citrus fruit), and ginger.
Since the female vulva has a self-cleaning function, it is generally sufficient to wipe it 2-3 times a week. When wiping, avoid using any detergents (as they are usually alkaline), and only use warm water for cleaning.