Patient's question:
Ten years ago, she suddenly felt itchy in her private area. Using vinegar, salt, and very hot water didn't help no matter how she washed it. Later, she went to the hospital for a thorough examination and the doctor said it was leukoplakia of the vulva. It recurred once more, and then it was diagnosed as a sexually transmitted disease. She treated it as such and has been dealing with it ever since. Recently, she has experienced mild itching in her private area again and doesn't know if it's a recurrence. Can leukoplakia of the vulva be inherited by her son?Doctor's answer:
If unfortunately you suffer from leukoplakia of the vulva, it is important to seek timely treatment at a regular specialized hospital to prevent the disease from progressing to a severe stage and transforming into cancer, which may harm the soul. Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that leukoplakia of the vulva is often caused by insufficient function of the liver, spleen, and kidneys, as well as the dysfunction and imbalance between them, disharmony of qi and blood, stagnation of meridians, endocrine disorders, and lack of nourishment for the skin. It can recur in any part of the body, but when it only recurs on the vulva, it is easily confused with leukoplakia of the vulva. The inflammation appears white, with irregular borders, and sometimes recurs sporadically beyond the boundaries of the vulva. The recurrence is asymmetrical on both sides, the epidermis does not thicken or swell, the tissue elasticity is normal, the surrounding skin of the whitened area has slightly deeper pigmentation, and the pubic hair growing on the whitened skin is also white.