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Vulvar contact dermatitis is an inflammatory condition caused by irritants or allergens. Symptoms may include chronic itching or burning. Differential diagnosis includes but is not limited to vulvovaginitis such as candidiasis, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and vaginal atrophy. Diagnosis

Vulvar lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect the skin, oral mucosa, and vulvovaginal area. It can cause pain, soreness, itching, discharge, and lead to scarring. It is more common in perimenopausal and postmenopausal women, and patients with autoimmune disorders. The exact cause

Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic dermatologic condition that can cause pruritus and pain of the anogenital skin, and leads to scarring. It can sometimes be asymptomatic. It is more common in prepubertal girls and postmenopausal women. The exact cause is unknown, but may include a combination of autoimmune

Vulvar lichen simplex chronicus is a chronic inflammatory disease of the vulva characterized by intense itching and scratching. It is both a primary cause of vulvar pruritus and a secondary complication of any vulvar pruritic condition. Factors that can cause the initial pruritus include heat, excessive

Vulvar skin disorders are inflammatory conditions that can cause pruritus, pain, and sexual dysfunction. The most common vulvar skin conditions are contact dermatitis, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen sclerosus, and lichen planus. The differential diagnosis may also include vulvovaginitis such as candidiasis,