Acne and PCOS
Acne and PCOS are deeply linked, since PCOS is mainly a blood sugar dysregulation issue, not a hormonal issue. We explain.
Staphylococcus bacterial biofilms
Staph biofilms have been found on regular-use tampons and pads (after use).
Vaginal methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection
MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant form of Staph that can infect the vagina. It can be life-threatening.
Vulvar or vestibular papillomatosis
Small fingerlike projections grow out from the vulva (labia minora or vestibule), which can be (but are not always) related to HPV infection.
Vulvar and vaginal tinea (tinea genitalis, ringworm)
Vulvar and vaginal tinea is a skin fungal infection that may present with dry, itchy, sore skin around the genital/crotch area.
Urethral diverticula
Diverticulum is a shift in the position of the urethra due to the periurethral (Skene's glands) enlargement, possibly due to infection or an anatomical abnormality that manifests later in life.
Skene’s duct cysts or abscesses
Skene's duct cysts and abscesses can cause a range of symptoms including problems urinating.
Hidradenitis suppurativa
HS is a sweat gland condition that causes distressing symptoms that include abscesses and boils on the outer labia and other places.
Vulvar seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis on the vulva can occur for many reasons, but is uncommon because there aren't many sebaceous (oil-producing) gland around the area.
Allergic contact dermatitis on the vulva
Contact dermatitis can cause itching, dryness, redness and soreness of the vulva - the inner or outer labia, or clitoris and clitoral hood. Vulvar contact dermatitis is caused by something that touches your vulva, like laundry detergent in underwear, toilet paper, or douches.
Vulvar dermatitis
Here we present a discussion of the most common lichenoid conditions affecting the vulva, vagina, and perianal area according to a recent review by some of the top vulva specialists in the world.
Vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus (or syndrome) (VVG-LP)
Vulvovaginal-gingival syndrome (or vulvovaginal-gingival lichen planus) is a rare variety of lichen planus affecting both the mouth and the vulva/vagina.
Vulvovaginal lichen planus (LP)
There are several different types of lichen planus, a lichenoid condition that can affect the vulva and the mouth. Lichen planus can affect keratinisation of the skin on any part of the body, causing thickening and hardening of skin.
Erosive lichen planus (ELP)
Erosive lichen planus is a chronic ulcerative condition of the mouth, vulva and vagina, being a different condition to cutaneous lichen planus. Erosive lichen planus causes ulcerations.
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC)
Contact dermatitis of the vulva can result in what's known as lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), which is itchy, thickened skin. Removing the offending irritant is the best way to solve LSC, but additional creams or soothing ointments can be used.
Study: Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) for lichen sclerosus
Study being conducted on PRP for tissue healing in lichen sclerosus.
Lichen sclerosus clinical trials in progress or recruiting
Check out current clinical trials for lichen sclerosus being undertaken across the world.
Aunt Vadge: why is my vagina itchy and sore?
What's this itch all about?
Pityriasis rosea on the vulva or vagina
Pityriasis rosea is a virus, but the skin issues it creates can affect the vulva or vagina in some cases. Pityriasis rosea of the vulva can be quite uncomfortable, however resolves itself over time.
Genital psoriasis
Managing vulvar psoriasis means finding strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks, since genital psoriasis does not have a cure just yet.