Vulvar ulcers are sores that affect the vulva, which is the external part of the female genitalia. These sores may be very painful, or they may not hurt at all. Most vulvar ulcers are caused by ...

VIN can look like raised bumps, flat spots, or patches of discolored skin. Visible symptoms may vary depending on the type you have. In some cases, VIN may not cause noticeable symptoms at all.

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition. If a person does not receive treatment for VIN, they may have an increased risk of developing vulvar cancer. Most people with VIN do ...

Vulvar cancer appears as a lesion or ulcer on the external genitalia, or vulva. The texture or color of the skin may look different than the normal skin around it. It might be thicker, lighter or ...

Staging means finding out how far vulvar cancer has spread in your body. Physicians group vulvar cancer into stages I (1) through IV (4). Stage I is the least advanced, and stage IV is the most ...

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a pre-cancerous condition caused by a rapid increase in atypical basal cells in the vulvar epithelium. Treatment is suggested for all vulvar HSIL (VIN usual ...

HPV is often found to be a factor in the occurrence of VIN. Other reasons are smoking and poor immunity. Abnormalities in the vulvar skin tissue (presence of lesions) cause intense pain and itching ...

Vulvar dermatoses are skin disorders that affect the vulva, causing itching, burning and discomfort. These dermatologic conditions may include a type of vulvodynia, or chronic pain in the vulva.

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

Psoriasis, a common skin condition, is often found on the elbows, knees, scalp, and nails. In psoriasis, the skin appears silvery with scaly patches. Psoriasis can occur in the vulva without affecting ...