Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis
Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV) is an uncommon form of chronic purulent vaginitis. It occurs mainly in Caucasians with a peak occurrence in the perimenopause. Symptoms and signs are nonspecific; DIV…
Paediatric vulvar disease
Paediatric vulvar skin conditions are relatively common but often cause diagnostic difficulties for clinicians, which can lead to anxiety within the children’s families. Vulvar skin conditions can be caused by…
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic relapsing disorder of the folliculopilosebaceous units (FPSUs). Its negative impact on quality of life is extreme, mainly due to the lack of early recognition, accurate…
Psychosexual aspects of vulvovaginal pain
Vulvovaginal pain problems are major health concerns in women of childbearing age. Controlled studies have shown that vulvovaginal pain can adversely affect women and their partners’ general psychological well-being, relationship…
Vulvodynia
Vulvodynia is a complex disorder reported by up to 16% of women in the general population. While most patients describe it as burning, stinging, irritation, or rawness, it is underreported…
Chronic pelvic floor dysfunction
The successful treatment of women with vestibulodynia and its associated chronic pelvic floor dysfunctions requires interventions that address a broad field of possible pain contributors. Pelvic floor muscle hypertonicity was…
Recurrent vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis (VV) is one of the most commonly encountered problems by a gynecologist. Many women frequently self-treat with over-the-counter medications, and may present to their health-care provider after a treatment…
Key concepts in management of vulvar cancer
Vulvar carcinoma is an uncommon tumor that is seen most often in older women. Subtle symptoms such as pruritus should prompt examination and targeted biopsy in all women as this…
Vulvar dermatosis
Vulvar dermatoses are inflammatory conditions responsible for chronic or recurrent itching and soreness. The lesions are either circumscribed to the vulva or associated with extragenital localizations which may help to…
Vulvovaginal Disease
Vulvovaginal diseases present with a wide range of appearances. The treatments for these conditions also vary among disciplines and health care providers in different parts of the world. This global…
