Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing some itching in my lower body. I thought it was due to poor hygiene, so I've been washing it with lukewarm water several times a day. However, after some time, the itching hasn't reduced and I've also developed dysuria again. It seems to be accompanied by white skin lesions. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it's fibrotic vulvar leukoplakia.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Vulvar white lesions are also known as vulvar leukoplakia, leukoplakia of the vulva, or vulvar dystrophy. The term vulvar leukoplakia actually refers to a disease caused by degeneration and changes in pigmentation due to local nerve and vascular nutritional disorders of the vulva. In clinical diagnosis, conditions where the skin and mucosa of the vulva become white, rough, or atrophic are often collectively referred to as "vulvar leukoplakia."Stage I: Fibrotic type - The main symptom is vulvar itching. Some patients experience severe itching, which worsens at night. Constant scratching can lead to redness, swelling, and breakdown, accompanied by discomfort such as burning sensations.