Patient's question:
I have a family history of hereditary diabetes and have been taking medication for it. Recently, I've been experiencing persistent itching in my external genital area, and my skin also seems to have some white patches. When I went to the hospital, the doctor said it was vulvar leukoplakia. I'm very upset and don't understand what's going on. How did I get this condition?Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia is not an embarrassing disease. It may be related to systemic factors, such as diabetes or endocrine disorders. In addition to physical stimuli like moisture and heat in the vagina, vaginal leukoplakia can also be caused by these factors.Besides, during the treatment of vaginal leukoplakia, in addition to medication, the patient's dietary condition and psychological state are also very important. Patients must avoid excessive mental tension and worry to prevent unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of vaginal leukoplakia.