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Review
. 2017 Sep;44(3):379-388.
doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2017.04.003.

Vulvar Pruritus and Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Rebecca Chibnall  1
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Review

Vulvar Pruritus and Lichen Simplex Chronicus

Rebecca Chibnall. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2017 Sep.

Abstract

Vulvar pruritus and lichen simplex chronicus are common reasons for presentation to women's health practitioners, including gynecologists and dermatologists. Both conditions are multifactorial and are often confounded by other inflammatory, neoplastic, infectious, environmental, neuropathic, hormonal, and behavioral variables. Careful history taking and thorough physical examinations, including wet mount and potentially skin biopsy, are necessary for appropriate diagnosis. Treatment should focus on decreasing inflammation, reducing irritants, and providing symptomatic relief to achieve remission. Comprehensive treatment covering environmental, biological, and behavioral therapy can result in long-term cure for patients with these conditions.

Keywords: Hyperplastic vulvar dystrophy; Lichen simplex chronicus; Squamous cell hyperplasia; Vulvar itch; Vulvar pruritus.

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