Is vulvar leukoplakia cancer?

Vulvar leukoplakia is a group of chronic inflammatory diseases characterized by degeneration of the skin and mucous membranes of the vulva, pigmentation changes and vulvar itching in women, and is not cancerous. Vulvar leukoplakia is a common vulvar lesion, commonly seen in pre-puberty and postmenopause. The main symptoms are vulvar itching, burning sensation and difficulty in urination. The appearance is characterized by atrophy or hyperplasia of the vulvar skin, loss of pigmentation, plaque formation, etc. In severe cases, it can be seen as deformity of the vulva, urethra and anus. Studies have shown that only a small portion of the cases can be precancerous and cancerous. If diagnosed with vulvar leukoplakia, it is recommended that patients go to regular hospitals for treatment in time, so as not to delay the condition and affect the quality of life.