Patient's question:
Doctor, my wife has developed leukoplakia of the vulva again. We are just about to seek medical treatment, so what should I do if I have leukoplakia of the vulva? What should I do about leukoplakia of the vulva? What are the treatments for leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Vulvar leukoplakia patients, as they are usually asymptomatic, are often unaware of the condition and it is typically detected by a doctor. Some patients, however, may discover it during follow-up visits due to vulvar itching.Why does the skin of the vulvar area turn white? The exact cause remains unclear, but it is relatively well understood that after the vulvar skin experiences certain diseases again, the epidermis in the affected area becomes excessively keratinized, and the number of melanocytes in the skin decreases, resulting in paler skin. In some cases, the affected skin may thicken, resembling leather, while in others, it may become thin, dry, and prone to cracking, even leading to ulcers or lumps. Regardless of whether there is itching or not, it is important for vulvar skin that has turned white to undergo a thorough examination at a hospital.