Erosive diseases of the vulva

Dermatol Clin. 2010 Oct;28(4):737-51. doi: 10.1016/j.det.2010.08.005. Epub 2010 Sep 15.

Abstract

Vesicobullous and inflammatory diseases produce vulvar erosions that may exhibit nonspecific morphology and represent a diagnostic challenge. An approach to arriving at the correct diagnosis is presented. Most common etiologies are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / therapy
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / diagnosis
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
  • Dermatitis / diagnosis
  • Dermatitis / therapy
  • Female
  • Herpesviridae Infections / diagnosis
  • Herpesviridae Infections / therapy
  • Humans
  • Impetigo / diagnosis
  • Impetigo / therapy
  • Lichen Planus / diagnosis
  • Lichen Planus / etiology
  • Lichen Planus / therapy
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / therapy
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / diagnosis
  • Skin Diseases, Vesiculobullous / therapy
  • Vulvar Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Vulvar Diseases / etiology*
  • Vulvar Diseases / therapy
  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / diagnosis
  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / etiology
  • Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus / therapy
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Vulvar Neoplasms / therapy