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 anymore. 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 external genitalia, such as moisture and heat, can trigger leukoplakia of the vulva. Histopathology shows fibrotic lesions of the mucosal epithelium or epidermis. Under normal circumstances, the vulvar mucosa lacks a granular layer and a stratum corneum. If white keratosis or leukoplakia of the vulva recurs, 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 spinous 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.