Female Genital Dermatology
About Female Genital Dermatology
Skin conditions can affect anywhere on the body that we have skin – including the genital area. Female genital dermatology is the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of conditions associated with the vulva, or external female genitalia. Patients can experience discomfort and find the problem has a significant impact on their quality of life. Many patients find it difficult and embarrassing to speak about and so for some people, genital skin conditions can go untreated for many years.
Symptoms can vary but include:
Pain
Itch
Burning
Ulcers
Changes in vaginal discharge
Lumps
Swelling
Sores
Pain with intercourse
Bleeding
Bruising
Scarring
Common skin conditions that I treat in the genital area include:
Eczema, including irritant and allergic contact dermatitis
Psoriasis
Lichen sclerosus
Lichen planus
Candidiasis
Neuropathic pain
There are many treatment options available and most patients have significant improvement in their symptoms once they have received a diagnosis.
If you are suffering from any of the above symptoms, I highly recommend you see a dermatologist who specialises in this area.