Analysis of the causes of several common vulvar leukoplakia

Vulvar leukoplakia is a gynecological disease with a high incidence rate, but many female friends are not clear about the cause of vulvar leukoplakia. What are the causes of vulvar leukoplakia ? Here are some common causes of vulvar leukoplakia.

In general, the common causes of vulvar leukoplakia are:

1. Local factors

⑴ The female vulva is rich in nerves, especially above the clitoris and labia minora, which are more prone to irritation symptoms, such as local itching. ⑵ The female vulva often contacts and rubs against the uneven surface of clothing folds, and menstrual pads and other objects can easily damage the epidermis. ⑶ The groove between the labia minora and the labia majora is deep, and the folds at the anterior joint of the clitoris and labia minora make it easy for secretions and excretions such as urine and menstrual blood to accumulate, making it difficult to keep clean. ⑷ There is a lot of secretion in the vulva, which often keeps the female vulva in a humid environment. These are all common causes of vulvar leukoplakia.

2. Systemic factors

(1) Immune factors

Allergic reactions can affect the local nutrition of the vulva, and autoimmune imbalance is one of the common causes of vulvar leukoplakia. Clinically, it is found that the autoantibodies (such as antinuclear antibodies, antithyroid antibodies, and anti-gastric parietal cell antibodies) of patients with this disease are significantly increased.

(2) Endocrine disorders

It is also a common cause of vulvar leukoplakia. Decreased estrogen levels or metabolic disorders and imbalanced sex hormone levels can reduce the local resistance of the vulva.

(3) Impact of systemic chronic wasting diseases

For example, if you suffer from diabetes, sugar in your urine is conducive to the growth of fungi and itching. Other conditions such as uremia, folic acid deficiency, macrocytic anemia, etc. can all be causes of vulvar leukoplakia.

(4) Infection factors

Some scholars believe that Borrelia burgdorferi infection is an important cause of vulvar leukoplakia.

The above is an introduction to the common causes of vulvar leukoplakia. I hope it will be helpful to everyone. Once you suffer from vulvar leukoplakia, you must go to a regular hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the disease.