Clinical manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia

In recent years, the disease of vulvar leukoplakia has been on the rise. Generally speaking, it has seriously endangered our normal life. Some female compatriots have missed the best time for treatment because they do not understand the manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia . So what are the specific manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia? The following article describes the manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia.

This disease can occur at any age, and has been reported in various periods of women: childhood, adolescence, menopause and old age, but most cases occur in menopause around the age of 50. The course of the disease varies, and the elderly can last for decades. The most common sites are the clitoris, labia minora and the inner groove of the labia majora. Sometimes it occurs in the vestibule, vagina, urethral orifice, posterior symphysis, etc., and is often symmetrical. Vulvar pruritus is a prominent symptom of vulvar leukoplakia, especially at night. The degree of itching is related to time, menstruation, climate, food, environment, and emotions. Itching usually occurs intermittently, and patients often scratch because of the itching. Due to scratching, there are many scratches and redness in the vagina, which results in long-term itching, causing local ulceration, fissures, ulceration and secondary infection. Therefore, patients often have local burning pain, especially the clitoris and labia minora, which are very sensitive.

In the early stage, the part is over-keratinized and infiltrates the fat skin. The vulvar skin mucosa shows localized or diffuse white thickening like leather, raised with wrinkles or scales, and eczematous changes. In the manifestation of vulvar leukoplakia, the skin color will also change to a certain extent. It is mostly purple-red or light red, or gray-white, gray-blue, mixed with clearly defined white keratinized plaques, with different shapes and sizes, mixed malnutrition, and mixed symptoms of atrophic and hyperplastic types. The manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia include obvious atrophy of the vulva, thickening of the clitoral hood, obvious keratinization, coarse lines of the labia majora, hypopigmentation, and localized thickening and ulcers. . The skin of the affected area is rough, thickened like moss, scratched, and sometimes cracked. Local hypopigmentation, the labia majora and labia minora generally turn white.

The vulva may be slightly atrophied. In severe cases, the clitoris, labia majora and minora may atrophy and become adherent. The labia minora may partially or completely disappear. The labia minora may then tighten and the vaginal opening may become narrow and lose elasticity, which may even affect urination and sexual life. Systemic factors include diabetes, jaundice, autoimmune diseases, and metabolic dysfunction. Local factors include chronic irritation of the vulva, such as moisture, inflammation, and allergies to chemical fibers or contaminated underwear.

The above content is the manifestation of vulvar leukoplakia. I believe everyone should understand it. The harm of vulvar leukoplakia is generally too great. Therefore, while we understand the manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia, we must also detect the existence of vulvar leukoplakia in time and carry out the best treatment. If you have any other questions about the manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia, you can consult our experts.