What are the symptoms of vaginal leukoplakia?

Patients with vaginal leukoplakia will have severe pain and itching symptoms, and patients often suffer from the pain brought by these symptoms. Generally speaking, vaginal leukoplakia is more likely to occur in female friends in their forties, which is also related to the body's endocrine system. In addition to the typical pain and itching symptoms, what other symptoms does vaginal leukoplakia have? The following is a detailed explanation for everyone, let's take a closer look.

Vaginal leukoplakia symptoms and signs:

1. Leukoplakia vulvae is often accompanied by itching, even severe itching, which is usually a sign of progressive lichen sclerosis. Pain may also occur, especially if a tear occurs.

2. Except for the vestibule and urethral orifice, other parts of the vulva may be affected, most commonly the clitoris, labia minora and the inner surface of the labia majora. Fissures and ulcers are poor prognostic signs. The expansion of the lesion area may cause stenosis of the vaginal opening, but the labia minora will not atrophy (Figure 1).

3. The characteristics of the lesions are basically the same as those of oral leukoplakia. In the early stages, they are mostly single, irregular white patches with lost elasticity and luster, and can expand and merge with each other. It often thickens due to vaginal secretions. Some people only feel itching in the early stage, which turns into white spots later. In the late stage, the surface is manifested as keratinization, roughness, hardening, pearly white color, and papillary proliferation or atrophy. The patient feels severe itching, which is often followed by redness, swelling, cracking and ulceration due to scratching.

4. If the skin lesions expand and harden in the late stage, there is a possibility of secondary cancer. This disease can also be seen together with vulvar dryness.

5. Leukoplakia vulvae is a dynamic process. Lesions in different areas of the same patient may present different characteristics and manifestations, especially in patients with vulvitis and secondary lichenification. The course of the disease is unpredictable; in some cases the lesions spread rapidly and extensively; in others they remain unchanged for several years.

Prevention measures for vaginal leukoplakia:

1. Pay attention to personal hygiene, especially the hygiene of the genitals during menstruation and postpartum period. Usually, you should pay attention to keeping it clean and dry, avoid using soap or irritating drugs to clean the vulva, wear loose clothes and change them frequently. At the same time, you should pay attention to wearing soft cotton products.

2. Strengthen your physical fitness and improve your immunity: pay attention to the combination of work and rest, participate in more physical exercises, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins. Do not eat spicy or irritating foods.

The symptoms of vaginal leukoplakia have been introduced in detail. If you experience any of the symptoms and signs mentioned above, you can self-diagnose. If you cannot confirm the condition, you need to go to a doctor in time to find out the condition. In addition, you can eat more light, heat-clearing, and fresh foods in your diet, and avoid irritating foods, which will also help treat the disease.