Patient's question:
My grandmother developed diabetes when she was young and has been taking medication to control her blood sugar levels. However, the control has not been very good. Recently, my grandmother has been experiencing constant itching externally. During a thorough examination, the doctor discovered small white patches on the external genitalia. After further examination, the doctor diagnosed it as senile vulvar leukoplakia. Is vulvar leukoplakia common in diabetic patients?Doctor's answer:
Due to the long-term stimulation of urinary sugar in diabetic patients on the external genitalia, it is relatively easy to cause leukoplakia of the vulva. Additionally, there are other reasons that can lead to leukoplakia of the vulva, such as long-term inflammatory stimulation. This disease, leukoplakia of the vulva, is not easy to recover from. Friends with the condition should always maintain an optimistic attitude and face it with a positive mindset. Only in this way can they boost their confidence in combating leukoplakia of the vulva and believe that recovery is certain.