Patient's question:
These days, I've been experiencing symptoms of vulvar itching, and I've also noticed that the skin on my vulva has become pale. It's especially severe at night, causing intense pain that has already affected my deep sleep. I'm very concerned, and I'm wondering if this could be what people call vulvar leukoplakia.Doctor's answer:
There is a symptom of vulvar itching, and it has also been noticed that the vulvar skin has turned white. It is particularly severe at night, causing very intense pain, which has already affected deep sleep. Vulvar leukoplakia. Hello! Vulvar infection and inflammation impact: This is the main cause of vulvar leukoplakia. Endocrine disorders: Due to pathological changes in endocrine glands or due to reasons such as generational inheritance, enzyme deficiencies, and immune function issues, endocrine disorders can lead to endocrine diseases. Generational inheritance factors: Approximately 10-30% of vulvar leukoplakia patients are affected by generational inheritance. Vulvar leukoplakia caused by generational inheritance is primarily based on an expansive type, with patients typically being young girls.