Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy down there, and it seems the color has changed too, a bit whitish. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it's vulvar leukoplakia. Could you please tell me: How is vulvar leukoplakia treated?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area. It includes primary vaginal atrophy, atrophic lichen sclerosus, leukoplakia, leukoplakic vaginitis, and vaginal dryness. Symptoms include itching in the genital area, dry skin, thickening and whitening, and even swelling and rupture, accompanied by pain and burning sensation. Vaginal leukoplakia is different from leukoderma and vitiligo of the vulva. Leukoderma and vitiligo do not have distinct clinical diagnostic symptoms and do not require treatment. However, vaginal leukoplakia has clear clinical diagnostic symptoms, such as itching, dryness, and pain. Based on your description, if you have vaginal leukoplakia, you may need anesthesia every half month or month. Additionally, vaginal suppositories should be placed once daily.