Patient's question:
How should vulvar leukoplakia be treated? I'm not married, and I was recently told during a physical exam that I have vulvar leukoplakia. Is this condition serious? Will it affect my future ability to get pregnant? What tests or treatments are needed?Doctor's answer:
Hello! I don't know how your leukoplakia of the vulva was diagnosed. If it was a pathological diagnosis, you need to receive standard treatment. If not, it is recommended to undergo a pathological examination to rule out other similar diseases such as vitiligo, lichen sclerosus, and so on. It is advised to seek medical treatment in a formal large hospital's dermatology department under the guidance of a doctor.Without a diagnosis, it is not recommended for you to use medication on your own because there are many types of skin diseases with similar lesions. Leukoplakia of the vulva is a gynecological disease that is prone to occur. During medication, women should pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients maintain clean external genitalia and change their underwear frequently. Finally, I wish female patients a speedy recovery!