Patient's question:
My wife had white spots on her vulva last month. She is very afraid that it will infect me. Can female vulvar leukoplakia be contagious?Doctor's answer:
Women experiencing multiple occurrences of leukoplakia of the vulva is primarily due to fungal infections, local adverse conditions of the vulvar skin, a decline in the body's resistance and immunity, and generational genetic factors, among other reasons. Leukoplakia of the vulva is not contagious, so there is no need to worry excessively. Moreover, it is essential to treat vulvar leukoplakia promptly. If left untreated and allowed to spread, it may lead to the complete disappearance of the labia and clitoris.