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 often feel itchy externally. After checking, they said it's leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm not familiar with this condition. Could you please tell me: How much does it cost to treat leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is often discovered due to external genital itching, presenting with the recurrence of white patches in the vaginal area. The skin in this region becomes thicker and harder, with a rough surface. When inflammation is severe, or when the skin in the affected area develops rust-like discoloration or cracks due to scratching, not only itching occurs but also the external genitalia experience significant pain. Long-term local moisture in the external genitalia and irritation from vaginal secretions are associated with this condition. Itchy conditions of unknown cause, recurring itching, and sepsis can also be related. Therefore, it is recommended to visit a hospital for a thorough examination of vaginal secretions and necessary local examinations. Based on the examination results, symptomatic treatment should be administered. Vaginal leukoplakia is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur.