Patient's question:
In my impression, the onset period of vitiligo is generally not very long, and it spreads very quickly. Moreover, there are no other patches on my body, such as in the genital area. If it were leukoplakia in the genital area, what serious consequences would it have?Doctor's answer:
After suffering from this disease, patients often experience intense itching in the external genital area, as if it were piercing their skin. The itching occurs in episodes, worsening at night, accompanied by a burning and dry sensation, severely affecting sleep. This condition can also lead to skin changes in the affected area, such as thinning of the skin and mucous membranes, as well as swelling and edema. The labia majora and minora may atrophy or even disappear, narrowing the vaginal opening and potentially causing difficulties in sexual intercourse or necessitating a cesarean section during childbirth. Some patients may also experience palpitations, shortness of breath, restlessness, fatigue, chest tightness, reduced appetite, insomnia, frequent dreams, lower back and back pain, and decreased sexual desire.