Major Dermatological Manifestations in Female Genital Area...

Introduction: Vulvar skin diseases are frequent in gynecological practice. Due to a number of circumstances, including occlusion, anatomical position, repetitive contact with physiological secretions, estrogen insufficiency, friction, and heat, the vulva is susceptible to dermatitis and barrier breakdown.Aim of work: To assess and properly diagnose the main dermatological complaints in the female genital area and to determine the risk factors associated with sexual dysfunction.Subjects and methods: This was a cross-sectional study that included 200 married women, selected from the outpatient dermatology clinic of Fayoum University Hospital, dermatology and gynecology clinics of Fayoum General Hospital, and primary health care centers.Results: The most common clinical manifestations related to the genital area were itching before the menstrual period (51.0%) and itching with whitish cheesy discharge (44.0%). About one-fifth of females (20.5%) had a bad smell, (10.5%) of females had genital warts, (10%) of females had abscesses in skin folds, (10%) of females had itching in genital area after using intimate lotions. The vulva itching together with dandruff on the scalp, cervical ulcers, hypopigmented patches, and white spots in the vaginal area were noted as the lowest seen signs.Conclusion: The skin and mucous membranes of the female genitalia are impacted by a variety of medical diseases, the majority of which 1 sexual dysfunction. So proper assessment and personalized management are essential. Screening campaign and Health education messages to increase the awareness of females about Vulvar diseases affecting the genital area.