Patient's question:
How can one contract leukoplakia of the vulva? How can one contract leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
1. Autoimmune factors: Some patients with vulvar leukoplakia have autoimmune diseases such as hyperthyroidism, vitiligo, and others.2. Virus infection: Reports suggest that there is a certain relationship between acid-fast bacilli, human papillomavirus, and the onset of vulvar leukoplakia.
3. Lack of sexual hormones: Experiments have found that the testosterone levels in the blood of some patients are significantly lower than those of normal women of the same age.
4. Generational inheritance factors: If direct relatives suffer from the same disease, the probability of women developing vulvar leukoplakia is significantly higher than that of women without such a condition.
During medication, women need to pay attention to their own care, especially in terms of hygiene. It is recommended that patients pay more attention to maintaining vulvar cleanliness and changing underwear frequently.