Skin diseases of the vulva: eczematous diseases and contact urticaria

J Obstet Gynaecol. 2018 Apr;38(3):295-300. doi: 10.1080/01443615.2017.1329283. Epub 2017 Aug 7.

Abstract

Skin diseases in the vulvar area include a variety of disorders many of which have a chronic course with significant morbidity. It is important to be aware of the symptoms, signs and diagnostic tools in order to optimise treatment. Herein, the most common eczematous diseases of the vulvar area, i.e. lichen simplex chronicus, seborrhoeic dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, irritant contact dermatitis, and non-systemic and systemic allergic contact dermatitis are reviewed. Allergic contact urticaria is also described.

Keywords: Vulvar skin diseases; allergic contact dermatitis; contact urticaria; irritant contact dermatitis; lichen simplex chronicus; systemic contact dermatitis; vulvar eczema.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dermatitis* / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis* / etiology
  • Dermatitis* / therapy
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / therapy
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Atopic / therapy
  • Dermatitis, Contact / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Contact / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Contact / therapy
  • Dermatitis, Seborrheic / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis, Seborrheic / etiology
  • Dermatitis, Seborrheic / therapy
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Skin Diseases* / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases* / etiology
  • Skin Diseases* / therapy
  • Urticaria* / diagnosis
  • Urticaria* / therapy
  • Vulva*
  • Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Diseases / etiology
  • Vulvar Diseases / therapy