Patient's question:
Vulvar leukoplakia, recently a close friend of mine was diagnosed with it, I'm so upset because we usually hang out a lot, doing everything together, eating, drinking, and having fun. Now when I see her, I can't help but feel uncomfortable. Will female vulvar leukoplakia be contagious?Doctor's answer:
It is absolutely impossible to get infected. 1 Always maintain cleanliness and dryness of the external genitalia, and avoid excessive scrubbing with soap. Local applications of traditional Chinese medicine that clear heat, resolve toxicity, and dry dampness can be used for washing. Mild atypical hyperplasia of leukoplakia of the external genitalia can be completely cured or alleviated through integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine treatment, and it does not necessarily progress to squamous cell carcinoma. Therefore, the first step is to confirm the degree of atypical inflammation of leukoplakia of the external genitalia. Usually, it is necessary to closely monitor and observe during integrated traditional Chinese and Western medical treatment. For cases that do not heal over a long period, surgical excision is only recommended when there is significant dysplasia of epidermal keratinocytes with a tendency to progress to in situ carcinoma. In addition to active treatment, patients need to pay attention to maintaining deep sleep throughout their daily lives.