Patient's question:
My wife has always had gynecological problems, but recently, she has been feeling very troubled. After asking her many times, she finally told me that she has leukoplakia of the external genitalia, which means some white patches have grown on the area of the external genitalia and anus. The hospital said this condition cannot be cured, and we are all very worried about her illness. Is leukoplakia of the external genitalia a disease?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is a gynecological condition characterized by the loss of local skin pigmentation in the female external genital area, leading to symptoms such as white, rough, thickened, hardened, cracked, scaly, or reduced elasticity of the skin and mucous membranes of the vulva, and even atrophy and disappearance of the labia majora and minora. Clinically, patients often experience itching or intensely unbearable itching. In early stages, small red spots or papules the size of rice grains may be visible on the vulvar skin. As they are pulled and rupture, they gradually exude yellow fluid, eventually coalescing into larger patches, and the color gradually turns white. This condition is often accompanied by vulvar burning, swelling, and pain. Clinically, common colors include pure white like frost, grayish-white, pinkish-white, or black spots. Both white and leukoplakic patches are present. The daily treatment for patients with vaginal leukoplakia primarily involves medication. Patients can take oral medications, supplemented with vitamins, and should maintain a regular schedule and avoid alcohol!