Patient's question:
I have been living on campus all along, so my living environment isn't particularly good, and my personal hygiene hasn't been very proper either. During my university years, I always felt itching and pain in the vulva, especially at night. Now that I've graduated, I checked it and was told it's vulvar leukoplakia. I'd like to ask what precautions should be taken for patients with vulvar leukoplakia?Doctor's answer:
Patients with vulvar leukoplakia should pay attention to their personal hygiene. Generally, washing 2 to 3 times a week is sufficient, but it should not be too frequent. It is recommended to wear loose underwear that allows for ventilation and avoid tight pants, as maintaining dryness and ventilation in the vaginal area is important. In fact, having vulvar leukoplakia is not something to be feared. Patients should believe that they can overcome the disease. As long as treatment is timely in the early stages, the chances of controlling the condition and recovery are very high.