Patient's question:
I am not married yet. Recently, I went for a physical examination and was told that I have leukoplakia of the vulva. Is this disease serious? Will it affect my future pregnancy? Please ask: 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, which can spread to the inner thighs, perineum, and anus but rarely affects the urethral meatus or vestibule. The clinical characteristics of this condition include: severe itching of the vulva, sometimes accompanied by a burning or painful sensation. The affected skin becomes rough and thickens like psoriasis, with scratch marks, and may occasionally develop cracks or ulcers. It directly interferes with urination and sexual activity, the pain of which is indescribable. The traditional treatments for this condition include:1. Medication therapy: After washing the vulva with a Ph4 weak acid-formulated feminine care liquid, topical hormone medications, local anesthetic clostridium perfringens, and traditional Chinese medicine treatments are applied.