A unique compilation of expertise on anatomy, physiology, clinical issues, and current research, this textbook analyzes the range of presentation with age, ethnicity, symptoms, disorders, diagnoses, and toxicity. The second edition of this essential resource for anyone taking care of female patients has been doubled in scope to include additional chapters. All physicians, whether dermatologists or gynaecologists, as well as those researching the scientific evidence and symptoms, will benefit from the experience of the expert contributors and editors gathered here.

Features

• reviews the general factors affecting the vulva such as age, ethnicity, and physiology
• discusses the main specific dermatologic disorders presenting in the vulva
• examines the medical, surgical, and societal problems specific to the the vulva
• is illustrated with color figures throughout

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Contents

۱. Anatomy of the vulva
۲. Tissue structure and physiology of the vulva
۳. Changes in the vulva and vagina throughout life
۴. Microbial ecology of the vulva
۵. Vulvar ethnic differences. An overview
۶. Vulvar and extragenital clinical sensory perception
۷. The menstrual cycler the composition of mensesr and the effect of menses on the skin
۸. Characterization and treatment of lochia. A review
۹. Biomolecular markers and physical measures in the urogenital area
۱۰. Are vaginal symptoms ever normal?
۱۱. Common diseases of the vulva
۱۲. Which women develop vulvar cancer?
۱۳. Vulvar cancer and post-vulvectomy complications
۱۴. Dermoscooic and confocal microscopy patterns of vulvar mucosal melanotic macules
۱۵. Vulvar procedures. Biopsy and Bartholin abscess treatment
۱۶. Condyloma
۱۷. Vulvar seborrheic keratosis
۱۸. Vulvar edema diagnosis
۱۹. Vulvar/vaginal atrophy. A review
۲۰. Female-specific pruritus
۲۱. Vulvar lichen sclerosus
۲۲. Seborrheic keratosis. Pathogenesis, histopathology, and clinical aspects
۲۳. Vulvodynia
۲۴. Impact of urinary incontinence and urogenital atrophy on the vulva
۲۵. Fecal incontinence
۲۶. The menstrual cycle and the skin
۲۷. Women’s perceptions of sensitive vulvar skin during different life stages
۲۸. Dermatotoxicology of the vulva
۲۹. Allergic contact dermatitis of the vulva
۳۰. Bioengineering methods for the vulva
۳۱. Vulvar therapies. Evidence vs. testimony
۳۲. Female genital alterations. A sociological perspective
۳۳. Female genital cutting. Cultural challenges and health complications
۳۴. Classification of the labia minora
۳۵. Danger zones in labiaplasty
۳۶. Genital hygiene. Culture, practices, and health impact
۳۷. Products used on the vulva
۳۸. Consumer research and in-market comments