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 experiencing itching in my outer vaginal area. After a check-up, it was diagnosed as leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not very familiar with this condition. Could you please explain how leukoplakia of the vulva is diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia, also known as chronic vulvar dystrophy, refers to a group of diseases characterized by nutritional disorders of the vulvar skin and mucosa, leading to tissue degeneration and changes in pigmentation. It is generally classified into two types: fibrotic dystrophy and lichen sclerosus dystrophy. In severe cases, the clitoris, labia majora, and labia minora may atrophy, adhere together, and partially or completely disappear. The posterior may tighten, the vaginal opening may become narrow, elasticity may be lost, and it may even affect urination and sexual activity. This condition is treatable, and the general treatment method involves a combination of medication and physical therapy, which yields relatively ideal results. It is recommended to seek medical attention for a thorough examination, confirmation, and active treatment. Vulvar leukoplakia is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur.