Is Vulvar Leukoplakia a Skin Disease or Gynecological Disease?
Vulvar leukoplakia refers to localized or diffuse white patches on the vulvar skin of women, which can spread to the inner sides of both lower limbs, perineum, and anus, but rarely invade the urethral orifice and vestibule. Its common symptoms include vulvar itching, dry skin, thickening and whitening, loss of elasticity, even atrophy and ulceration, with pain and burning sensation.
Since vulvar leukoplakia is a disease that occurs on local skin, it often causes confusion among female friends: Is vulvar leukoplakia a skin disease or a gynecological disease?
Regarding this issue, gynecological experts point out: Vulvar leukoplakia is caused by microcirculation disorders in the subcutaneous tissue of the vulva, metabolic dysfunction, and damage to the normal nutritional supply pathways of vulvar skin, tissues, and mucosa, leading to varying degrees of lesions in the vulvar skin and mucosa. Therefore, it belongs to gynecological diseases rather than skin diseases.
What are the inducements of vulvar leukoplakia?
[1] Characteristics of the female vulva lead to deep grooves between the labia minora and labia majora, folds at the junction of the clitoris and labia minora that make it easy for secretions and excretions to accumulate, making it difficult to keep clean; frequent contact and friction with the uneven surfaces of clothing; more secretions in the vulvar area, keeping it in a damp state; rich nerve supply in the vulvar area, especially around the clitoris and above the labia minora, making it susceptible to stimulation and causing local itching; endocrine imbalance and decreased estrogen can reduce local tissue resistance, affecting the nutrition of the vulvar area.
[2] Nutritional imbalance in women Organ or tissue structural dysfunction caused by nutritional imbalance. Environmental, nervous, metabolic factors, and allergic constitutions can also cause changes such as skin thickening, hyperplasia, and atrophy.
[3] Blood supply disorder After stimulation of the epidermis of the skin or mucosa, blood vessels dilate and become congested, causing tissue edema. The compression from edema leads to insufficient local oxygen supply, affecting epidermal growth.
[4] Nerve degeneration Postmenopausal and elderly women experience degenerative changes in vulvar nerves, combined with local inflammation and nerve degeneration, leading to itching, malnutrition, and abnormal epidermal growth.
How is vulvar leukoplakia treated?
Vulvar leukoplakia is caused by pigment loss in the basal layer of the epidermis and reduced blood vessels in the superficial dermis, resulting in pale white skin or mucosa around the vulva. It is a chronic disease that requires time and effort to treat. If you already have the condition, don't worry. Relax, adjust your mindset, and patiently accept treatment. You can also use some Chinese herbal medicines for cleaning and application, which have a relatively high cure rate.
Recommended method: The nemesis of vulvar leukoplakia - HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) Treatment
Treatment advantages: Focused ultrasound uses specially designed ultrasound conduction media to pass through surface tissues and focus on target tissues at a specific depth below the surface (ultra-short focus). Ultrasound waves produce thermal effects, mechanical effects, cavitation effects, etc., in biological tissues, utilizing these biological effects to achieve the purpose of treatment.
This article is excerpted from: Changchun Gynecological Hospital Official Website Original Address: http://www.tjfk999.com/waiyinyan/201104122263.html For more information on gynecological diseases, please visit the official website of Changchun Gynecological Hospital.