title: Vulvar Dermatoses: A Review and Update.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to review six important inflammatory dermatoses of the vulva and to update readers on the new advancements in treatment of these mucosal conditions. Psoriasis, lichen sclerosis, lichen simplex chronicus and lichen planus are common vulvar conditions that cause pruritis and/or pain. PIasma cell vulvitis and desquamative inflammatory vaginitis are rare and challenging to be recognized, which often remain undiagnosed.
authors.forename: Cassandra
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Simonetta
authors.forename: Erin K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Burns
authors.forename: Mary A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Guo
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D011565:Psoriasis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy; D007724:Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D014847:Vulvitis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones