Is vulvar leukoplakia vitiligo?

Vulvar leukoplakia, also known as female vulvar leukoplakia, refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the skin of women's genitals. So is vulvar leukoplakia vitiligo ? Let the experts show us how to distinguish between vulvar leukoplakia and vitiligo.

First, let's understand what vitiligo is.

Experts point out that vitiligo is a complete loss of skin pigmentation, appearing as porcelain white spots. The white spots vary in size and shape, with clear boundaries and increased pigmentation at the edges. There are no subjective symptoms. Red spots and even blisters are prone to appear after exposure to the sun, and there is conscious burning pain and inflammation. The white spots may be larger than the primary area. Skin lesions can occur in any part of the body, but are more common on the back of the fingers, wrists, forearms, face and neck, genitals and their surrounding areas.

Are vulvar leukoplakia vitiligo? In fact, leukoplakia are often distributed symmetrically or unilaterally, or even distributed along nerves in a band-like manner. There is no pigmentation area at the edge of leukoplakia on the head, or there is occasional white hair but the leukoplakia is not visible. Some leukoplakia may disappear on their own. Some patients may regenerate pigment in the center or edge of the leukoplakia after sun exposure in summer, but the pigment may disappear again in winter. Some patients may also have mucosal hypopigmentation, which is more common on the lips and less common on the external genitalia.

Is vulvar leukoplakia vitiligo?

Vulvar hypopigmentation refers to a group of chronic diseases in which the skin and mucosal tissues of the female vulva undergo degeneration and pigment changes. It is also called vulvar white lesions, which are often secondary to chronic irritation and inflammation of the vulva and are more common in people aged 40-60. According to statistics, the canceration rate of this disease is about 2%-5%. The cause of the disease is still unknown. In 1987, the International Vulvar Disease Association and gynecological pathologists divided it into two types: vulvar squamous cell hyperplasia and lichen sclerosus.

At the same time, experts also pointed out that the main symptom of vulvar squamous cell hyperplasia is vulvar itching. In the early stage of the disease, the skin color is dark red or pink, and the hyperkeratotic area is white. Due to long-term scratching and friction, the skin may become thick like leather, with increased pigmentation and lichenification. Local cracks and ulcers may appear. If the ulcer does not heal for a long time, especially if there are nodules, you should be alert to the possibility of local cancer and a biopsy is required for diagnosis.

The above is the answer to the question of whether vulvar leukoplakia is vitiligo. Experts remind that if you cannot distinguish the type of disease, the best way is to go to the hospital for examination. Do not take medicine at random according to your own will, which will worsen the condition or cause other diseases.

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