Can vulvar leukoplakia become cancerous?

Vulvar leukoplakia has the possibility of cancer.
Vulvar leukoplakia refers to the appearance of limited or diffuse white patches on female vulvar skin. The specific cause of the disease is unknown, and it may be related to genetic factors, immune factors, local infections, endocrine disorders and so on.
After suffering from vulvar leukoplakia, patients will mostly have symptoms such as hyperplasia, itching, pain and ulceration of vulvar skin.
For patients suffering from vulvar leukoplakia, it is recommended to use drugs, laser, high-frequency electric knife and other methods of treatment. If the treatment is not timely or improper, it may aggravate the condition and increase the risk of cancer.
Therefore, for those who suffer from vulvar leukoplakia, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, and at the same time, it is also necessary to pay more attention to the cleanliness and dryness of the vulva, and not to scratch the affected area with hands.