Patient's question:
When taking a shower, I noticed that my private area had become very rough, and lately, I've been feeling itchy all the time. Especially during work, it's really embarrassing. Is this condition vulvar leukoplakia? Please ask: How can vulvar leukoplakia be treated better?Doctor's answer:
Hello, vulvar leukoplakia refers to a disease where the skin and mucosa of the vulvar area undergo tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation due to nutritional deficiencies, also known as vulvar leukoplakia or vulvar malnutrition. Vulvar leukoplakia is primarily caused by local skin nutritional deficiencies, and vulvar malnutrition is considered to be related to long-term vaginitis. The pathogenesis is complex and may involve the potential for malignancy. Treatment for vulvar leukoplakia also requires identifying the type of pathogen. During the self-healing process, attention should be paid to nursing and management, combining treatment and care, temporarily abstaining from sexual activity, and maintaining vulvar cleanliness at all times.