Patient's question:
Which hospital is good for treating leukoplakia of the vulva? I want to know what causes leukoplakia of the vulva, and what are its main hazards. What are the hazards of leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Hello,1. Intense Itching: After suffering from this disease, patients often experience unbearable itching in the external genital area, as if it were piercing their skin. The itching is episodic and recurrent, worsening at night, accompanied by burning and dryness, severely affecting deep sleep.
2. Cancer Transformation: Vulvar leukoplakia carries a risk of cancer transformation. The more severe the condition, the higher the likelihood of developing vulvar cancer, which can be life-threatening.
3. Generational Inheritance: Some cases of vulvar leukoplakia are caused by generational inheritance.
4. Cracks and Urinary Difficulty: The skin and mucosa of the external genital area may turn white or a mix of pale red, appearing rough and uneven with cracks, ulcers, erosion, or hardening and loss of elasticity, which can lead to urinary difficulties.