2025 Urogynecology for the Advanced Practice Provider-Approach to Vulvar Dermatoses

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Dr. Olushola Vaughn's presentation focused on various vulvar conditions, emphasizing their dermatological aspects. As an expert in vulvar dermatoses, she detailed the significance of being specific in pathology reports and provided a comprehensive review of vulvar anatomy. Vaughn discussed the importance of understanding normal variations and common conditions affecting the vulva, including dermatitis, lichen planus, and fungal infections. She highlighted the challenges in diagnosing and treating vulvar dermatitis, caused by irritants or allergens, and stressed the necessity of understanding patient symptoms and histories for effective treatment. Furthermore, she addressed common misconceptions about steroid use, advocating for their safety if used correctly. The presentation elaborated on the differences among inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, hormonal, and neuro-muscular conditions of the vulva. Vaughn underscored the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, especially involving dermatologists, gynecologists, and pelvic floor therapists, for optimal care. Additionally, emerging treatments like Jack inhibitors for conditions like lichen planus were noted as promising advancements. The session closed with reminders on the crucial role of thorough clinical examinations and patient education in managing vulvar health effectively.

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Review vulvar anatomy from a dermatologic perspective.
Understand how to approach vulvar dermatoses using an algorithm for categorizing symptoms and clinical findings.
Learn the first-line therapies for the most common vulvar skin conditions.

Speaker - Olushola Akinshemoyin Vaughn, MD

Keywords

vulvar dermatoses

pathology reports

vulvar anatomy

lichen planus

steroid use

multidisciplinary approach

emerging treatments