"vulvar disease"の定義と意味

What is "vulvar disease"?

Vulvar disease refers to any condition or disorder that affects the external genital area of a woman, known as the vulva. This includes conditions such as infections, inflammations, dermatological issues, and abnormalities. Vulvar diseases can cause symptoms like itching, pain, burning, redness, swelling, and abnormal discharge. Common examples include yeast infections, genital warts, lichen sclerosus, and vulvar cancer. Treatment depends on the specific condition and may involve medications, creams or ointments, surgical procedures, or other actions to ease symptoms and address the underlying cause.