Patient's question:
Since two days ago, I have been experiencing severe itching in my external genital area. My colleagues mentioned that leukoplakia of the vulva can cause severe itching. I would like to understand what the clinical diagnostic symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia are, so I can refer to them for further treatment.Doctor's answer:
The symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia include: patients experiencing unbearable itching; vulvar itching is the most common symptom, especially at night. The skin color of the vulva is abnormal, often purplish-red or pale red, but can also be grayish-white or grayish-blue, with clearly defined white keratotic patches mixed in, varying in shape and size. There may be significant swelling of the labia minora, coarse ridges on the labia majora, depigmentation, and localized thickening or ulcers. The vulva swells again. In addition to treating vulvar leukoplakia, it is recommended that patients pay attention to their diet in daily life and maintain a cheerful mood at all times to enhance their physical fitness and slow down the recovery process.