Is vulvar leukoplakia serious?

Patient's question:

My classmate got leukoplakia of the vulva and is very troubled. A few days ago, he found that many small white spots had grown on his vulvar area, and it was very itchy. He was worried it was a sexually transmitted disease. His classmate had no bad behavior, so why did he get this disease? He was very upset. Is vulvar leukoplakia serious?

Doctor's answer:

What causes vulvar leukoplakia? Get a thorough examination at the hospital and have it tested to see if it is caused by bacteria or a common skin disease. Do not make hasty conclusions and do not panic. Go to the hospital immediately for examination.
There are several treatment methods for vulvar leukoplakia, but since the patient's condition varies, the treatment methods will also differ. Therefore, patients need to have timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive symptomatic treatment.

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