Patient's question:
Itching in the external genital area is unbearable, and it becomes even worse before going to sleep at night. It particularly affects rest and work. How should leukoplakia of the external genital area be treated for the best results?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is a gynecological disease characterized by white, rough, thickened, hardened, cracked, scaly, or loss of elasticity in the vaginal skin and mucosa due to local loss of pigment in the female external genital skin. Vaginal leukoplakia is systematically classified into four types: fibrosis, expansion, mixed, and lichen. Among these, the fibrotic type is prone to malignancy; the expansive type can lead to severe vaginal narrowing, decreased libido, and interference with normal sexual life when it becomes serious. Your condition can be treated using a magnetic resonance system. Vaginal leukoplakia is an easily occurring gynecological disease. During medication, women need to pay attention to self-care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients avoid sexual activity during treatment and maintain good hygiene. Wishing female patients a speedy recovery.