Patient's question:
What causes vulvar leukoplakia, is it an infection?Doctor's answer:
Vulvar white lesions are also known as vulvar leukoplakia, leukoplakia of the vulva, or vulvar dystrophy. It was previously believed that these conditions were caused by vascular, nutritional, and endocrine disorders. However, with further research on this disease, it has been found that the aforementioned changes do not occur. Instead, the condition involves inflammatory changes in the pigmentation and degeneration of vulvar skin and mucous membrane tissues. The recurrence of vulvar leukoplakia severely harms women's health, and patients must avoid sexual activity during treatment and pay attention to personal hygiene. It is hoped that female patients can receive effective treatment.