Managing common vulvar skin conditions - Harvard Health
2023年10月10日 · On vulvar skin, the most common symptoms are soreness, burning, and rawness. The vulva may appear pale or pink, sometimes with a white lacy pattern. If the vulvar skin breaks down, the eroded areas appear moist and red. Lichen planus often affects the vagina as well, causing a sticky yellow discharge and erosions that can make intercourse painful.
Vulvar Dermatitis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
2022年10月25日 · Vulvar dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy, irritated and inflamed vulva. You may experience a flare-up if you come into contact with a substance that irritates your skin or triggers an allergic reaction.
5 Common Vulvar Disorders and Remedies - Cleveland Clinic …
2020年11月13日 · Here’s a rundown on five of the most common vulvar conditions: 1. Candida. Identifying it: The Candida albicans fungus causes an infection in roughly 75% of women at some point. Also known as a yeast infection, it causes vulvar swelling and redness, severe vaginal itching, burning, painful urination and painful sex.
Vulva: Location, Anatomy, Function, Conditions & Care
2023年11月9日 · Skin: Changes to the skin on your vulva, like a lump or bump, may signal a Bartholin cyst, genital warts (caused by HPV) or folliculitis. Itching , inflammation and swelling may be signs of an infection.
Vulvitis (Vulvar Itching): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Vulvitis is inflammation in your vulva, or genitals. Vulvitis is common and can result from an allergic reaction, an infection or an injury. Symptoms include itching, redness and swelling in your vulva. You may also have an abnormal vaginal discharge. Vulvitis is often easily cured once you receive the right treatments. What is vulvitis?
Disorders of the Vulva: Common Causes of Vulvar Pain, …
What are some skin disorders that can affect the vulva? Some of the skin disorders that affect the vulva include folliculitis, contact dermatitis, Bartholin gland cysts, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and lichen planus.
Common Benign Chronic Vulvar Disorders - AAFP
2020年11月1日 · Common benign chronic vulvar conditions include genitourinary syndrome of menopause (formerly called vulvovaginal atrophy), lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, lichen simplex chronicus, and...
Diagnosis and Management of Vulvar Skin Disorders - ACOG
The purpose of this Practice Bulletin is to provide updated diagnostic and management recommendations for the most common vulvar skin conditions associated with inflammation: contact dermatitis, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and lichen planus.
Vulvar Dermatitis: Symptoms and Treatment - Verywell Health
2023年6月16日 · Vulvar dermatitis is the inflammation of the skin surrounding the vagina, called the vulva, which causes redness, itching, and rash. There are many different causes of vulvar dermatitis, including heat and moisture, allergies, or a reaction to irritants like scented soaps, lotions, toilet paper, spermicides, laundry detergent, and clothing.
Skin conditions of the vulva | RCOG
The skin of your vulva will be examined for signs of a skin condition that might affect other parts of your body. Your doctor may look at your mouth, scalp, elbows, knees and nails, the inside of your vagina and the skin around your anus.