Patient's question:
When taking a bath, I noticed that my private area had become very rough, and recently I've been feeling itchy all the time. Especially during work, it's really embarrassing. Is my condition vulvar leukoplakia? Please ask: If I have vulvar leukoplakia, how should I treat it well?Doctor's answer:
The leukoplakia caused by vulvar leukoplakia can spread to the inner sides of both lower limbs, the perineum, and the anus, but it rarely affects the urethral opening or the vestibule. The skin in the affected area becomes rough and thickens like parchment, with scratches and sometimes recurrent fissures and ulcers. It can affect urination and sexual life, causing great suffering to women. Maintain cleanliness, use medication uniformly, and avoid using soap or other irritating substances for washing; if itching is severe, take precautions to prevent scratching. Underwear should be made of soft, highly absorbent cotton fabric and should be loose, comfortable, and frequently washed and changed. In terms of diet, avoid spicy foods and alcohol, which are irritating. Once diagnosed with this condition, active treatment should be pursued. It is absolutely necessary to seek medical attention and not to neglect the disease. Furthermore, it is crucial not to become overly anxious and to treat chronic vulvar dystrophy as equivalent to cancer.