What is vulvar squamous hyperplasia?

Squamous epithelial hyperplasia occurs in the vulva, which is a common symptom of vulvar malnutrition. Such symptoms must be taken seriously and cancer must be prevented. The private parts must be kept clean in daily life and washed carefully every day. In addition, go to the hospital for diagnosis and examination in time and receive good treatment. Maintain an optimistic and cheerful attitude to avoid greater harm to your health.

This disease can occur at any age, and has been reported in various stages of women's lives: childhood, adolescence, menopause and old age, but most cases occur in menopause around the age of 50. The course of the disease varies, and can last for decades in the elderly. The most common sites are the clitoris, labia minora and the inner grooves of the labia majora. Sometimes it occurs in the vestibule, vagina, urethral orifice, posterior symphysis, etc., and is often symmetrical.

Vulvar itching is the first prominent symptom felt by patients, especially 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.

Therefore, patients often experience local burning pain, especially in the sensitive clitoris and labia minora. 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. The skin color of the vulva is mostly purple or light red.

It may also be grayish white or grayish blue, mixed with clearly defined white keratotic plaques of varying shapes and sizes. It is a mixed malnutrition with mixed symptoms of atrophic and hyperplastic types, manifested by obvious atrophy of the vulva, hypertrophy of the clitoral hood, obvious keratinization, coarse lines on the labia majora, hypopigmentation, and localized thickening and ulcers. The skin of the affected area is rough, lichenified, and scratched.

Sometimes cracking occurs. 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. Later, the labia minora may become tightened, the vaginal opening may become narrow and lose its elasticity, and may even affect urination and sexual life. The traditional Chinese medicine "Yinbansan" can be used.

Systemic disease factors such as diabetes, jaundice, autoimmune diseases and metabolic dysfunction diseases. Local factors, mainly chronic irritation of the vulva such as moisture, inflammation, allergies to chemical fiber or contaminated underwear, etc.