Vulvar Disease in Children: A Clinical Audit of 130 Cases

Fischer, Gayle; Rogers, Maureen

doi:10.1046/j.1525-1470.2000.01701.x

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“…Our finding is in contrast to studies quoted in western literature where lichen sclerosus et atrophicus was the most most frequently observed vulvar dermatoses. 8,11,12 The reason for this variation could be due to the age group of patients in our study which mainly comprised of women of reproductive age group, while it has been mentioned in medical literature that LSA has two peak ages of presentation: prepubertal and post-menopausal. A study of 350 women with LSA by Thomas et al showed that the mean age of patients was 56 years.…”

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“…8 Similarly Fischer et al conducted a prospective study of 141 patients with vulvar complaints and the most common vulvar dermatoses noted were lichen sclerosus (13%), vulvovaginal candidiasis (10%), vulvodynia (9%) and psoriasis (5%). 12 The approach to patients with vulvar disorders varies from country to country. However, multidisciplinary clinics seem to improve the understanding of vulvar diseases, to make correct diagnoses and to raise patients' quality of life.…”

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Non venereal benign dermatoses of vulva in sexually active women: a clinical study

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Background: Vulvar complaints are usually an uncomfortable discussion not only for the patient but also for the health care provider. Vulva remains one of the most covered regions of the body and seems truly to be a forgotten pelvic organ. Any genital lesion or related symptoms are erroneously considered to be sexually transmitted. Hence this study was conducted to emphasize on the fact that all genital lesions are not sexually transmitted. Objective of the study was to determine the clinical pattern and relative frequency of non-venereal benign dermatoses of vulva in sexually active women at a tertiary health care centre.Methods: It was a prospective, observational study. All sexually active women attending the outpatient department of Dermatology and Gynecology, who presented either with vulvar complaints or with vulvar dermatoses on routine clinical examination were included in the study. Women with six classical venereal diseases or with vulvar malignancies were excluded from the study. After detailed history & examination, results were tabulated and analysed by SPSS software.Results: A total of 70 sexually active women were observed. Majority of women were from rural background (54.28%), were housewives (81.42%) and were illiterate (42.85%). The commonest presenting feature was itching. Labia majora was the most common site of involvement and Tinea cruris was the most common dermatoses involved.Conclusions: All vulvar dermatoses are not sexually transmitted.

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Non venereal benign dermatoses of vulva in sexually active women: a clinical study

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“…The need to search for nail pitting, scalp or postauricular erythema and scaling during paediatric clinical examination was also emphasized [13]. In a Clinical Audit of 130 cases of vulvar disease in children the authors reported that psoriasis is one of the most common dermatoses in prepubertal girls, but it may involve any age group including infants ("napkin psoriasis") [13][14]. Vulva itch and rashes are usually the symptoms presented to a paediatrician or general practitioner.…”

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“…Vulva itch and rashes are usually the symptoms presented to a paediatrician or general practitioner. The possibility of sexual abuse should not be omitted, especially when the child presents symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease or evidence of trauma is seen [14].…”

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Genital psoriasis: a hidden multidisciplinary problem — a review of literature

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Genital psoriasis is a variety of autoimmune dermatological disease -psoriasis with relapsing-remitting course, which can have an onset in all age groups. It is most often diagnosed at an advanced stage. Genital psoriasis is considered an embarrassing condition and is often misjudged as a sexually transmitted disease or allergic reaction due to low social awareness of the disease. The manifestations of genital psoriasis may differ from typical genital dermatoses and with symptoms such as itch, erythroderma and vaginal discharge may mimic other diseases at an early stage. The diagnosis and treatment of genital psoriasis may be difficult and often requires a multidisciplinary approach. The aim of this article is to present the literature review of genital psoriasis concentrating on the clinical presentation, treatment and influence on the quality of patients' life and sexual activity disorders.

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“…Signs and symptoms include irritation and erythema of the vulva, vaginal discharge, soreness, itching, dysuria, and bleeding [4][5][6][7]. Vulvovaginitis is generally considered to be the commonest gynecological problem in prepubertal girls [1][2][3].…”

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