Find out more about common and rare skin conditions, the causes and symptoms and how we can help you treat these conditions
Causes & Symptoms
Female dermatoses are skin conditions that specifically affect women, with vulvar dermatoses being a common and often chronic type of dermatoses.
These conditions often show symptoms like:
Itching
Burning
Redness
Lesions
Pain
The main causes and risk factors of female dermatoses include:
Allergens and irritants: contact with substances that trigger an allergic reaction
Autoimmune disorders: conditions where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissue
Infections: bacterial or fungal infections
Hormonal changes: menopause can be a factor, though the relationships is still being studied
Hygiene and other factors: poor hygiene and prolonged use of sanitary napkins have been linked to vulvar dermatoses
Management often involves identifying and avoiding irritants, proper hygiene and the use of topical anti-inflammatory treatments. In some cases, conditions require lifelong management.
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