Patient's question:
I have some white spots in my groin area. Sometimes I feel an unbearable itch, especially at night. Can vulvar leukoplakia be caused by certain reasons? Can vulvar leukoplakia be caused by certain reasons?Doctor's answer:
Extrinsic leukoplakia can be caused by neurodegeneration: postmenopausal elderly women may experience neuroatrophy of the external genitalia, local inflammation, and neurodegeneration, leading to itching, malnutrition, and abnormal epidermal growth, which are common causes of leukoplakia of the external genitalia. It can also be caused by extracellular matrix changes: during inflammation, bacteria produce enzymes that compress the matrix, leading to degenerative changes and edema. This results in swelling and degeneration of collagen fibers, compression of blood vessels, and subsequently affects the epidermis.There are several treatment methods for leukoplakia of the external genitalia, but since the symptoms vary among patients, the diagnostic approaches differ. Therefore, patients need to undergo timely and thorough examination and diagnosis to receive appropriate treatment.