Patient's question:
The day before yesterday, my wife told me that she had some white spots down there, and I wasn't interested. Yesterday, my wife felt uncomfortable, so I took her to the hospital for a thorough examination. We found that she had leukoplakia of the vulva. The doctor said it was nothing serious, but I'm not at ease. I don't know if it's a serious condition.Doctor's answer:
The malignant transformation rate of vulvar leukoplakia is as high as 10-20%, so prevention work must be well-prepared. First, pay attention to vulvar hygiene. Use warm water to clean the vulva twice a day. Avoid using drugs as detergents to irritate the vulva. If cervical inflammation or vaginitis is present, seek early treatment to reduce the stimulation of leukorrhea on the vulvar skin. If vulvar skin whitening, itching, or increased leukorrhea is noticed, timely and thorough examination should be conducted, with pathological sectioning if necessary to confirm the diagnosis. In addition to symptomatic treatment, patients with vulvar leukoplakia should maintain a proper diet and healthy eating habits in daily life to digest nutrients effectively.