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'm asking: Which hospital is good for checking leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar white lesions, also known as chronic vulvar dystrophy, refer to a group of diseases caused by nutritional disorders of the vulvar skin and mucosa, leading to tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation. There are generally two types: fibrotic dystrophy and lichen sclerosus dystrophy. In severe cases, the clitoris, labia majora, and labia minora may atrophy, adhere together, partially or completely disappear, the posterior may tighten, the vaginal opening may narrow, and elasticity may be lost, even affecting urination and sexual activity. This condition is treatable, with the general treatment method being a combination of medication and physical therapy, which yields relatively ideal results. For patients with vulvar leukoplakia, in addition to standard treatment, it is also essential to pay attention to self-care, such as maintaining cleanliness, avoiding sexual intercourse, and reducing the intake of spicy and irritating foods. Lastly, it is advised that female patients undergo regular follow-up examinations!