Patient's question:
Patient gender: FemalePatient age: 29
Ten days ago, I felt a slight discomfort in the vulva. I don’t have a boyfriend right now, so I don’t think I have any gynecological problems, but I’m still a bit worried. So, I went to the hospital for a check-up. The hospital said I have leukoplakia of the external genitalia. I feel
Doctor's answer:
Vaginal leukoplakia refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of the female genital area, which can spread to the inner thighs, perineum, and anus but rarely affect the urethral opening or vestibule. Symptoms include itching in the genital area, dry skin, thickening and whitening, loss of elasticity, and even atrophy and ulceration, accompanied by pain and burning sensation. It is often caused by damp-heat from the liver channel invading the external genitalia, or conditions such as blood deficiency with liver hyperactivity, yin deficiency of the liver and kidneys, or yang deficiency of the kidneys, leading to insufficient nourishment of the external genitalia with essence and blood. Vaginal itching may sometimes be accompanied by a burning or painful sensation. Vaginal leukoplakia is also known as leukoplakia of the external genitalia, and it is a chronic nutritional disease of the female external genitalia. It includes primary vaginal atrophy, atrophic lichen sclerosus, leukoplakia of the external genitalia, leukoplakic vaginitis, and vaginal xerosis. Clinicians typically refer to the condition of the external genitalia where the skin and mucosa become white, rough, and atrophic as leukoplakia of the external genitalia.