Patient's question:
I'm not feeling well, and it has severely affected my daily life. However, I feel uncomfortable asking others for advice. Later, when it became unbearable, I went to the hospital for a thorough examination. The doctor said I have some leukoplakia. It needs to be treated as soon as possible, and I can't afford to miss the opportunity again. What is the best treatment for vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
This etiology is unclear, and the possibilities are related to systemic factors, such as diabetes and endocrine disorders. Local environmental factors of the vulva, such as moisture and heat, can trigger leukoplakia of the vulva. Histopathology shows fibrotic lesions of the mucosal epithelium or epidermis. Under normal conditions, the vulvar mucosa lacks a granular layer and a cornified layer. If white keratosis or leukoplakia of the vulva occurs again, the granular layer reappears. If born in the transitional area of the skin and mucosa of the labia majora, there is significant hyperkeratosis, thickening of the granular layer, and hyperplasia of the prickle layer. Approximately 80% of cases are benign white keratosis, so there is no need to worry too much. This condition is relatively easy to treat.