Patient's question:
During the break after school, I chatted with a colleague. It was said that she had been feeling unwell recently. She mentioned that she had an itchy sensation in her external genitalia. When she went to the hospital for a thorough examination, the doctor's findings suggested the possibility of leukoplakia of the vulva. She was terrified, wondering how she could have gotten this disease. What are the causes of leukoplakia of the vulva?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is caused by inflammation, leading to epidermal thickening, loss of pigment in the basal epidermal layer, and reduced blood vessels in the superficial dermis, resulting in the fading or whitening of the vaginal skin or mucosa. Patients often feel particularly upset, but maintaining a positive mindset is very important, as it can have a positive impact on the treatment of the condition. In fact, having vaginal leukoplakia is not, and patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as the condition is treated promptly in its early stages, the chances of stabilizing the condition and achieving recovery are very high.