What are the clinical manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia?

Vulvar leukoplakia is a very common disease. The incidence rate among women is very high, and women are easily infected with many gynecological diseases. The cleanliness of the vulva is also an important cause of many diseases. Although vulvar leukoplakia is not very serious, it also needs treatment. Only after mastering the clinical symptoms can treatment be started as soon as possible. So what are the symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia?

Vulvar pruritus is the first clinical symptom of vulvar leukoplakia, especially at night. The degree of itching is related to time, menstruation, climate, food, environment, and mood. Itching is usually intermittent and patients often scratch because of the itchiness. Due to scratching, the external vagina has multiple scratches and 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 clitoris and labia minora, which are very sensitive.

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.

Mixed malnutrition is characterized 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. 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. Systemic disease factors such as diabetes, jaundice, autoimmune diseases and metabolic dysfunction diseases.

That’s all we have to say about the clinical symptoms of vulvar leukoplakia. If you experience the symptoms of the above diseases, please go to the hospital for treatment in time. Do not be passive and neglect it, and miss the best time for treatment.

The article introduces some clinical manifestations of vulvar leukoplakia. When we find white spots on the vulva and the symptoms mentioned in the article, we need to pay attention. These are all manifestations of leukoplakia pubis, so you need to go to the hospital for a detailed examination as soon as possible, and follow the doctor's instructions for medication and other treatments.