What causes vulvar leukoplakia and what are the symptoms?

I think you must have heard of vulvar leukoplakia more or less, but you are not sure what it is. Some people think it is an infectious disease, some think it is a common gynecological disease, and some think it is just a skin disease... In fact, vulvar leukoplakia is a gynecological disease, but it is very special. Some female friends have this disease, but because they don't know much about it, they don't pay much attention to it. As a result, they go to the hospital when symptoms appear and find out the seriousness of the problem. Today, let's talk about the problem of vulvar leukoplakia in detail.

Vulvar leukoplakia, also known as vulvar white lesions or vulvar malnutrition, is caused by the disorder of vulvar subcutaneous microcirculation and metabolic dysfunction. The nutrition of subcutaneous tissue cannot be supplied normally, the skin tissue growth is disordered, and the vulvar skin and mucosa will show different degrees of degeneration, that is, vulvar leukoplakia. This disease belongs to vulvar intraepithelial non-neoplastic changes. The occurrence of this disease is very painful for patients. Some patients will have obvious vulvar itching for more than 10 years, which seriously affects the couple's life and easily leads to difficulties in childbirth. Therefore, female friends should pay attention to vulvar leukoplakia and understand some medical knowledge, so that they can consciously stay away from these inducements and protect their health.
What causes vulvar leukoplakia?
1. Genetic factors <br/>Vulvar leukoplakia has a certain degree of heredity, especially atrophic vulvar leukoplakia, and the patients are mainly young girls.
2. Endocrine disorders <br/>If female friends have endocrine disorders such as enzyme deficiencies, decreased immune function, etc., it is easy to cause vulvar leukoplakia.

3. Vulvar infection or inflammatory stimulation <br/>This is the main cause of vulvar leukoplakia, accounting for more than half of the patients suffering from this disease. Poor hygiene habits, wearing chemical fiber underwear, bathing in public baths, swimming in public baths, etc. can cause gynecological inflammation. If not treated in time, the inflammatory secretions will infect the vulva. Long-term infection and stimulation will cause damage to the vulvar skin and mucous membranes, redness, swelling, ulcers or degeneration, causing vulvar leukoplakia.
4. Other diseases <br/>If the patient has underlying diseases such as diabetes, vulvar eczema, etc., and abuses drugs or does not receive standardized treatment, it may also lead to the formation of vulvar leukoplakia.
What are the symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia?
1. Obvious redness, swelling and itching of the genitals <br/>Patients with vulvar leukoplakia will experience severe itching, especially at night, because when it itches, patients will scratch constantly, which can easily cause skin ulceration or even erosion, and the genitals will also be obviously red and swollen. The appearance of this disease will not only affect the patient's physical health, but also the patient's mental health.

2. Increased secretions <br/>Patients with vulvar leukoplakia will secrete more secretions from the genitals. Due to repeated stimulation, the symptoms of redness, swelling and itching will be aggravated, gradually forming a vicious circle, and the symptoms will become more and more serious.
What should I do if I have vulvar leukoplakia?
1. Actively accept treatment . Go to a regular hospital to see a specialist for treatment in time, strictly follow the doctor's orders for standardized and thorough treatment, do not stop, reduce or increase medication at will, and have follow-up examinations on time.
2. Wear appropriate clothes <br/> Patients should choose loose cotton clothes with good air permeability, which is conducive to ventilation of the genitals, keeping the vagina dry, inhibiting bacterial growth, and facilitating disease recovery. Changing and washing underwear frequently, washing them separately, disinfecting them regularly, and drying them in the sun can achieve a sterilizing effect.

3. Reasonable diet <br/>Patients should not eat too much spicy, greasy, salty or sweet food to avoid aggravating inflammation. A light and nutritious diet, not picky or partial, balanced nutrition, eating more protein and fruits and vegetables, and drinking more water will help recovery.
4. Maintain a good mood <br/>Patients should learn to regulate their emotions in daily life and try to keep themselves in a happy and relaxed state, which is conducive to recovery from the disease.
This is an introduction to vulvar leukoplakia. I hope it can raise everyone’s awareness of prevention of this disease.