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Contact dermatitis of the vulva
Author(s) -
Margesson Lynette J.
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
dermatologic therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.595
H-Index - 68
eISSN - 1529-8019
pISSN - 1396-0296
DOI - 10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04003.x
Subject(s) - medicine , dermatology , vulva , allergic contact dermatitis , irritant contact dermatitis , contact dermatitis , patch testing , complaint , allergy , immunology , political science , law
Vulvar diseases rarely stand alone. They are often caused or worsened by primary irritant or allergic contact dermatitis, and this should be considered when evaluating any vulvar complaint. All irritants should be avoided in all women, and those with vulvar dermatoses should be patch tested to help define or rule out allergens.