Patient's question:
At first, I didn't feel anything uncomfortable, but recently, during intimacy with my husband, I've found it very dry, and I've also been constantly feeling itchy externally. After a check-up, they said it's leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not very familiar with this condition. Could you please tell me: How is leukoplakia of the vulva usually diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
The malignant transformation rate of vulvar leukoplakia is as high as 10-20%, so prevention training must be conducted. First, pay attention to vulvar hygiene. Use warm water to clean the vulva twice a day, and avoid using drugs as detergents to irritate the vulva. If cervical and vaginitis are present, they should be treated early to reduce the stimulation of leukorrhea on the vulvar skin. If vulvar skin whitening, itching, or increased leukorrhea is noticed, a timely and thorough examination should be performed, and a pathological section may be necessary for definitive diagnosis. Vulvar leukoplakia is an easily recurring gynecological disease. During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay close attention to vulvar hygiene and maintain a light diet. Finally, we wish female patients a speedy recovery!