Patient's question:
Last time I went to the gynecology department for a check-up, the doctor told me I had leukoplakia of the vulva. Because leukoplakia of the vulva is very similar to vulvar vitiligo, and also because I didn't understand the severity of the disease, I didn't ask much. Accidentally found online that if it's leukoplakia of the vulva, it might lead to cancer. So I want to ask what the difference is between the two? How can they be distinguished?Doctor's answer:
Thank you for your speech. Regarding your question, it can be very simply distinguished: vulvar vitiligo is merely local skin depigmentation, with color changes, no elevation, no itching, and no other abnormalities except for color changes; while other conditions that may lead to vulvar leukoplakia are often accompanied by symptoms such as itching, thickening, swelling, dryness, erythema, exudation, and desquamation, etc. It is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for specialized and thorough examination. For patients, if the vulvar leukoplakia condition is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment should be administered, with proper medication, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of vulvar leukoplakia. In addition, patients also need to maintain a proper diet and keep a cheerful mood.