Patient's question:
Recently, I've been feeling a bit itchy down there, and it seems the color has changed too—it's 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:
The earliest and most prominent symptoms of female vulvar leukoplakia are the recurrence of itching in the affected area. However, in some mild cases, the symptoms may not be very obvious, making it difficult to attract attention. Gradually, patients with vulvar leukoplakia begin to experience difficulties with masturbation. In addition to the skin or mucosa becoming white, thin, dry, and prone to cracking, it also loses elasticity. The clitoris often shrinks, and it may become with the prepuce. The labia minora become flat and disappear. In the late stage, the skin becomes thin and wrinkled, resembling cigarette paper. The vaginal opening is scarred and narrowed, only allowing a fingertip to pass through. Patients should pay attention to vulvar leukoplakia care and avoid spicy foods, garlic, fish, shrimp, mutton, beef, and foods rich in vitamins in their diet to support the treatment of vulvar leukoplakia, which will yield better results.