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Approach to the patient with vulvovaginal complaints
Author(s) -
Schlosser Bethanee J.,
Mirowski Ginat W.
Publication year - 2010
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.1529-8019.2010.01348.x
Subject(s) - medicine , vulva , dermatology , physical examination , complaint , vulvovaginal candidiasis , medical history , vulvar diseases , intensive care medicine , surgery , antifungal , political science , law
Although vulvovaginal diseases may seem daunting, dermatologists possess all of the requisite tools and skills necessary to comprehensively assess and accurately diagnose primary cutaneous, systemic, and inflammatory diseases that affect the vulva. A simple but comprehensive dermatologic approach to the patient with a vulvovaginal complaint is presented. We begin with a review of the normal vulvar anatomy and normal variants and proceed to the clinical approach with special emphasis on the history, physical examination, and common diagnostic procedures.