Patient's question:
My sister-in-law said a few weeks ago that she felt intense itching in her vulva. I accompanied her to the hospital for a thorough examination, and they said she had vulvar leukoplakia. I think I heard someone mention this before, saying it's a disease that can be inherited across generations. I'm really worried that my niece might also get this disease in the future. I'd like to understand if vulvar leukoplakia is truly a hereditary disease?Doctor's answer:
First, it is absolutely certain that vulvar leukoplakia is never inherited across generations. Some people say it is a hereditary disease, which is purely nonsense. Therefore, if friends, classmates, or fellow soldiers suffer from this condition, everyone should not panic or even engage in gender discrimination, favoring or distancing themselves from them, to avoid causing them psychological stress. Such actions are also highly likely to mislead about the disease. Patients should face the impact of vulvar leukoplakia directly, and we should promptly implement symptomatic treatment principles. Avoid avoiding medical consultation. If vulvar leukoplakia does not improve with treatment, a new treatment plan should be adopted in a timely manner.