What are the clinical manifestations of female vulvar leukoplakia?

Vulvar leukoplakia is a chronic disease in women. Its occurrence will cause great distress to female friends. The main clinical manifestations include vulvar itching, local burning and pain, and rough skin. At the same time, many gynecological diseases also have these manifestations, so be careful to differentiate them during diagnosis. Only by clarifying the symptoms can the disease be discovered earlier, thus further clarifying the treatment plan. Next, let’s take a look together.

Vulvar leukoplakia is a chronic nutritional disease of the female vulva. Its main symptoms are local discoloration and whitening of the vulva and changes in the growth of the vulva. According to the different manifestations of the changes, it can be roughly divided into: atrophic type, hyperplastic type, mixed type and other types.

What are the symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia?

1. Vulvar itching: It is especially severe at night. The degree of itching is related to time, menstruation, climate, food, environment, and mood. Itching usually occurs intermittently, and patients often scratch because of the itching. Due to scratching, the external vagina has multiple scratches, redness and swelling. As a result of long-term itching, local ulcers, fissures, ulcers and secondary infections occur.

2. Local burning pain: especially the clitoris and labia minora are very sensitive. In the early stage, the replaced part is hyperkeratotic and infiltrates the fat skin. The vulvar skin and mucosa may show localized or diffuse white thickening, leathery, raised and wrinkled, or scaly and eczematous changes.

3. The skin is rough, lichenified, scratched, and sometimes cracked. There is local hypopigmentation, and the labia majora and labia minora generally turn white. Mild atrophy may be seen on the vulva. In severe cases, the clitoris, labia majora and minora may atrophy and become adherent, and the labia minora may partially or completely disappear. The labia minora may then tighten, and the vaginal opening may become narrow and lose its elasticity, even affecting urination and sexual life.

The above is an introduction to "What is vulvar leukoplakia?" Its occurrence will have an impact on the health of female friends. Severe cases can affect the normal life of the couple. Female friends, if you find the above symptoms, you should seek timely treatment to relieve the pain. In addition, attention should be paid to personal hygiene and nutrition should be strengthened.