Difference between vulvar lichen and vulvar leukoplakia
Disease description:
Recently, I've been feeling that my vulva is somewhat abnormal. After a medical examination, I was diagnosed with leukoplakia of the vulva. I would like to know what the difference is between vulvar lichen and vulvar leukoplakia.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Aiming
The differences between vulvar lichen and leukoplakia of the vulva are as follows:
1. Vulvar lichen may be associated with viral infection, low immunity, high mental stress, depression, and other factors; in contrast, leukoplakia of the vulva is an immune-mediated disorder.
2. Vulvar lichen typically presents with severe vulvar itching, and lesions often appear as flat, polygonal papules with dark red or purplish-red discoloration; leukoplakia of the vulva mainly manifests as localized or diffuse depigmentation, resulting in明显 skin whitening with generally irregular borders.
