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- Vulvar dermatology is challenging for many healthcare providers due to the dual nature of the vulva as both a gynecologic and dermatologic organ, leading to patients presenting to various types of providers.
- Many dermatologists feel anxiety over vulvar lesions because the field is understudied, impacting their confidence in diagnosis and management.
- This review aims to clarify common vulvar anatomical variants and benign growths, differentiate them from similar pathologies, and offer guidance on what constitutes normal variations in the vulva.
Article Abstract
Vulvar dermatology represents a challenge for many providers. Given that the vulva is both a gynecologic and dermatologic organ, patients with cutaneous lesions involving the vulva may present to primary care, gynecology, or dermatology. Particularly within dermatology, the vulva remains understudied, which can lead to anxiety among providers regarding appropriate next steps in the diagnosis and management of vulvar lesions. Thus, the purpose of this review is to highlight commonly encountered anatomic variants and benign neoplasms of the vulva, distinguish them from key pathologic mimickers, and provide guidance to practicing dermatologists on what may constitute normal vulvar variations.
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