Patient's question:
There is a burning sensation in the private area and unbearable itching, accompanied by pain. The clitoris is atrophied and pale, suspected to be leukoplakia of the vulva. How should leukoplakia of the vulva be treated?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar leukoplakia refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area. It includes primary vulvar atrophy, atrophic lichen sclerosus, vulvar leukoplakia, leukoplakic vaginitis, and vulvar dryness. Symptoms include itching in the genital area, skin dryness, thickening and whitening, and even swelling and rupture, accompanied by pain and a burning sensation. Vulvar leukoplakia is different from vulvar albinism and vulvar vitiligo. Albinism and vitiligo do not have distinct clinical diagnostic symptoms and do not require treatment. In contrast, vulvar leukoplakia has clear clinical diagnostic symptoms, such as itching, dryness, and pain.