Patient's question:
I always feel some itching in my private area this year, but I never paid much attention to it. However, during a bath one time, I noticed several white spots on my vulva. After checking with a gynecologist, I was diagnosed with vulvar leukoplakia. I’ve never heard of this condition before. What are the main symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia? What are the main symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
The main symptoms are severe itching of the external genitalia, accompanied by local pain after scratching. The inflammation can vary in extent, primarily affecting the labia majora, labia minora, interlabial sulcus, clitoral hood, and posterior commissure, often presenting symmetrically. The affected skin may thicken like leather, with ridges or scales, showing eczematous changes. For patients with leukoplakia of the vulva, in addition to understanding and treating symptoms, dietary therapy can be used as a complementary treatment. In daily diet, it is necessary to maintain a proper diet and avoid irritating foods.