title: Therapies and nursing care of women with vulvar dermatologic disorders.
abstract: Vulvar dermatologic disorders are common among women, and prevalence increases with age. Treatment can provide women with symptomatic relief and can halt further progression of disease. Numerous therapies are available, and nurses who work with women across the life span should have an understanding of vulvar dermatologic disorders and therapeutic modalities. We provide an overview of general vulvar care, four vulvar dermatologic disorders, and common treatment modalities including topical and systemic pharmacologic management.
authors: Deborah
authors: D
authors: Lipkin
authors: Yanghee
authors: Y
authors: Kwon
mesh_terms: D000282:Administration, Intravaginal; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003877:Dermatitis, Contact / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D018459:Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011788:Quality of Life; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D013256:Steroids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D013256:Steroids
keywords: vulvar dermatologic disorders medications vulvar care