Itchy vulvar skin?
Vulvar skin turned white?
Is the vulvar skin atrophied?
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Be wary of the possibility of female pubic blight!
Itching and scratching of the neck of the woman. allergic symptoms; Light effect
What is female genital dry blight?
Female genital blight is a recurrent chronic inflammatory skin disease. It is more likely to occur in women around menopause (50-60 years old), pre-pubertal onset (8-13 years old) accounts for 7% ~ 15%, and childbearing age can also be the peak age of onset.
predominantly affects the genital area (about 85%); Other areas, such as the inner thighs, upper extremities, neck, shoulders, chest, and intertriginous areas (about 15%), rarely have a generalized rash throughout the body.
Why do you get this disease?
At present, the etiology and pathogenesis are unclear, but it may be related to genetics, autoimmunity, and oxidative damage to DNA, and the occurrence of the disease is induced by sex hormone levels, friction, trauma, infection, drugs, and radiotherapy.
What are the clinical manifestations?
More than 90% of patients felt itching, and some patients had intractable itching, which seriously affected the quality of life;
2. In the early stage, only erythema and edema may be manifested;
3. The typical rash is manifested as a well-defined, thin and shiny hypopigmented patch, such as ivory white or porcelain white, and the surface may be moist macerated or lichen-like;
4. Slight scratching or friction and other mechanical stimulation can easily cause erosion, fissure and purpura, often accompanied by pain;
5. In the late stage, the structure of the vulva, urethra and anus may be deformed, resulting in difficulty in sexual life, urination and defecation.
Is lichen sclerosus contagious?
No!
How is it treated?
1. Repeated scratching, short-term scratching stimulates the coarse nerve fibers to temporarily relieve itching, treating the symptoms but not the root cause, excessive scratching and even leading to skin erosion and rupture ;
2. Hot water scalding, some outpatients will also add some white vinegar, salt and other seasonings to clean the skin;
3. Abuse of drugs, delay in treatment and may aggravate the condition;
4. Abuse of lotion of unknown ingredients may lead to contact dermatitis or damage the skin barrier, which is undoubtedly worse;
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In addition to seeing the rash with the naked eye, dermatologists can also assist in diagnosis and treatment through dermoscopy, skin CT, histopathological examination, etc., so trust the doctor and follow the doctor's instructions!
The risk of squamous cell carcinoma and verrucous carcinoma of the skin secondary to female genital blight is 2% ~ 6%, when there are fast-growing nodules, long-lasting ulcers, keratinizing plaques, cauliflower-like tumors, etc. on the skin lesions, and various non-surgical treatments are basically ineffective, timely biopsy is required to clarify the nature and early intervention and treatment.
1. The doctor will give a professional treatment plan according to the condition. Treatment: topical treatment (topical glucocorticoid preparations, calcineurin inhibitors, etc.), photodynamic therapy (treatment of emerging therapies, suitable for patients who are ineffective or intolerant of topical therapy, with definite efficacy, few adverse reactions, not easy to recur, etc.), surgical treatment, systemic therapy, etc.!
2. Choose loose and breathable clothing for ordinary wear, and avoid chemical fiber, leather and other materials;
3. Avoid scratching and irritation;
4. Keep the skin dry and clean, apply emollients;
5. Have a regular schedule and avoid excessive anxiety and tension;
6. Most patients can achieve clinical recovery, and lifelong follow-up and maintenance therapy are required to reduce recurrence and disease progression.