DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION AND COMMON PRESENTATIONS OF VULVAR PRURITUS: EXPERIENCE FROM A TERTIARY CARE DERMATOLOGY OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT
Keywords:
Vulvar pruritus, vulvovaginal candidiasis, lichen sclerosus.Abstract
Background: Vulvar pruritus is a frequent yet underreported symptom encountered indermatology practice, with a wide etiological spectrum encompassing infectious and noninfectious dermatoses. Prompt and accurate diagnosis is essential to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.
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