Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy in my private area, and it seems the color is a bit different, a bit whitish. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. I'm asking: What is the best way to treat leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Vulvar leukoplakia is one of the common gynecological diseases, which can cause great harm to women's physical and mental health. Therefore, patients with vulvar leukoplakia should receive immediate treatment to prevent the recurrence of its harmful effects. Vulvar leukoplakia is generally accompanied by severe itching, which can last for months or even 20 years. This itching is not seasonal or time-bound, making it unbearable. If accompanied by trichomoniasis or candidiasis, the itching will intensify. Due to the unclear etiology, there is currently no specific treatment. People feel that the name "vulvar leukoplakia" is not ideal, so it has been renamed "chronic vulvar dystrophy." The etiology remains unclear, and it is said to be related to a hormone within the dermis that inhibits the division and growth of epidermal cells.