Patient's question:
My wife has recently been saying that during sexual activity, her lower genital area always feels a bit itchy. Actually, I had previously noticed some white spots on her vulva, accompanied by a very strong odor. My wife asked me if it could be possible that she has vulvar leukoplakia, but I didn't know what vulvar leukoplakia was. What are the symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
The manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia are severe skin keratinization and fibrosis, with repeated shedding of the keratin layer, or vulvar erythema, edema, cracking, and erosion due to scratching. It may also cause itching accompanied by a sense of pain, with patients experiencing severe symptoms. However, this type of patient responds quickly to treatment. For example, with the Chinese medicine "TCM Conditioning and Balancing Nutritional Penetration Therapy," about 85% of patients see their symptoms almost completely disappear within a course of treatment. In addition to symptomatic treatment for vulvar leukoplakia, patients also need to pay attention to nursing care, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in more outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a professional hospital for diagnosis to achieve good treatment outcomes.