Many patients suffer with vulvar contact dermatitis, and patch testing can help them identify and avoid the specific allergens that cause their discomfort, a recent systematic review suggests. "This ...

Vulvar hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition that involves the outer part of the female genitals or the vulva. Genetic, behavioral, and environmental factors may also play a ...

Vulvar cancer involves external genitalia, including the labia, glans clitoris, vaginal opening, and the surrounding skin and tissues. In some cases, vulvar cancer can cause an unusual change in scent ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous type of squamous lesion that grows on the vulva. VIN grades 1, 2, and 3 are based on how thick the growth is in comparison with the surrounding ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of melanoma that affects the vulva, which is the outer female genitalia structures. Melanoma is a serious type of cancer that often affects the skin. However, it can ...