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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
* | [[File:Vulva Figure 28 02 02.jpg|thumb|Labeled vulva, showing external and internal views.]] | ||
* | [[File:Blausen 0400 FemaleReproSystem 02b.png|thumb|Pelvic anatomy including organs of the female reproductive system.]] | ||
*[[Contact dermatitis]] due to exposure of vulvar epithelium and vaginal mucosa to irritant or allergen | |||
*Does not require history of sexual activity | |||
===Causes=== | ===Causes=== | ||
#Chemicals (bubble baths) | |||
#Poor hygiene | |||
#Allergic dermatitis | |||
#Parasitic infestation (pinworms) | |||
==Clinical Features== | |||
==Differential Diagnosis== | ==Differential Diagnosis== | ||
{{Vulvovaginitis DDX}} | {{Vulvovaginitis DDX}} | ||
== | ==Evaluation== | ||
*Diagnosis of exclusion | *Diagnosis of exclusion | ||
*Rule-out infectious cause first | *Rule-out infectious cause first | ||
==Management== | ==Management== | ||
*Consider topical corticosteroids applied BID-TID x2-3d | *Consider [[topical corticosteroids]] applied BID-TID x2-3d | ||
==Disposition== | |||
*Outpatient | |||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Vulvovaginitis]] | *[[Vulvovaginitis]] | ||
== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:OBGYN]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:08, 3 August 2022
Background
- Contact dermatitis due to exposure of vulvar epithelium and vaginal mucosa to irritant or allergen
- Does not require history of sexual activity
Causes
- Chemicals (bubble baths)
- Poor hygiene
- Allergic dermatitis
- Parasitic infestation (pinworms)
Clinical Features
Differential Diagnosis
Vulvovaginitis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Candida vaginitis
- Trichomonas vaginalis
- Contact vulvovaginitis
- Atrophic vaginitis
- Lichen sclerosus
- Tinea cruris
- Chlamydia/Gonorrhea infection
- Vaginal foreign body
Evaluation
- Diagnosis of exclusion
- Rule-out infectious cause first
Management
- Consider topical corticosteroids applied BID-TID x2-3d
Disposition
- Outpatient