Patient's question:
Please ask if a small white bean about 3mm in size has grown on the vulva, causing some pain, whether it is vulvar leukoplakia, what causes it? It has appeared before but then recurred. Will it disappear on its own if left untreated? What ointment should be applied? Thank you!First question supplement: Thank you! Can I apply Daktar ointment? I am taking medication for an ovarian cyst and blood-stained leukorrhea (Cinnamon Fructus and Eucommia Bark Capsules / Epimedium Leaf and Flower Tablets). Is this the cause? Can diet affect it?
Doctor's answer:
Hello: The etiology of leukoplakia of the vulva is very complex and is related to factors such as genetics, chronic inflammation and allergic stimulation, endocrine disorders, immune and metabolic disorders, and microcirculatory disorders.Infection and inflammatory stimulation are the main causes, accounting for about 50% of cases. Many factors can lead to vulvar infection and inflammation, such as poor hygiene habits, acute or chronic vaginitis, swimming in public baths, and cross-infection during travel or overnight stays, all of which can cause vaginal inflammation. If not treated promptly, inflammatory secretions may infiltrate the perineum, and prolonged infection and stimulation can gradually develop into leukoplakia of the vulva.
Additionally, the use of unclean sanitary pads or toilet paper during a woman's menstrual period can lead to bacterial growth and spread in the perineum. Some women may be allergic to synthetic materials, causing infection and irritation in the perineum, resulting in skin and mucosal damage, redness, swelling, ulcers, and degeneration, which may also lead to leukoplakia of the vulva. Conditions such as diabetes, vulvar eczema, or vulvar itching, if treated improperly or with indiscriminate medication, may also lead to or worsen the development of leukoplakia.