Patient's question:
I have developed leukoplakia of the vulva, which was diagnosed last week. Before the diagnosis, I had experienced vaginal itching for a period of time—very itchy, almost unbearable. Now the doctor has prescribed some traditional Chinese medicine for me to drink and apply externally. I feel much better, but I always can't understand why. I have always been very careful with my hygiene, so how could I get this condition? How is leukoplakia of the vulva formed?Doctor's answer:
According to the main clinical diagnostic features of this disease, its pathogenesis is often due to insufficient yin blood in the liver and kidneys, leading to wind and dryness arising from blood deficiency in the genital area, resulting in unbearable itching. Alternatively, it may be caused by spleen qi deficiency, with the other aspect being qi deficiency and blood deficiency, which cannot warm and nourish the genital area. Spleen deficiency can also generate dampness, which flows into the genital area, forming a mixed condition of deficiency and excess, characterized by insufficient qi and blood and stagnant dampness and turbidity. Or, it may be due to internal heat and dampness being excessive, with heat accumulating in the skin of the genital area, leading to itching and rough skin. As the disease progresses into the meridians, qi and blood flow becomes obstructed, forming stagnation, which interacts with dampness and turbidity, resulting in changes such as psoriasis, unbearable itching, and eczema-like manifestations, which persist for a long time without healing. For patients, if the condition of leukoplakia of the external genitalia is severe, immediate symptomatic treatment and appropriate medication are necessary, otherwise it may lead to a recurrence of leukoplakia of the external genitalia. In addition, patients also need to pay attention to their diet and psychological care.