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 ...

For years, conversations about vaginal health have been framed in simple, binary terms: there are “good” bacteria and there are “bad” bacteria. If the “good” bacteria dominate, you’re healthy. If they ...

Cells within the epidermis are held together by a number of adhesion complexes and their associated proteins. The growth of many cancer cells has been linked to the loss of negative regulation of cell ...

Undetectable RAS-Mutant Clones in Plasma: Possible Implication for Anti-EGFR Therapy and Prognosis in Patients With RAS-Mutant Metastatic Colorectal Cancer We identified all patients with primary ...

Q: Is Paget’s disease of the vulva a type of cancer? A: In 1874 a physician named James Paget described a red, itchy, scaly rash (an eczematous rash) that he had identified on the breasts of 15 ...

Sustained Progression-Free Survival Benefit of Rituximab Maintenance in Patients With Follicular Lymphoma: Long-Term Results of the PRIMA Study Patients received nivolumab 240 mg every 2 weeks.

A first-of-its-kind University of Stirling-led study could lead to quicker and more targeted support for vulvodynia—a painful chronic condition estimated to affect more than one in 10 women with no ...

Vulvar cancer is staged based on the extent it has spread. During the early stage, the cancer remains in the vulva. In its most advanced stage, the cancer has spread to distant organs and tissue.

Vulvar cancer is typically slow-growing and may take several years to progress without treatment. However, some types can spread more rapidly. How fast vulvar cancer spreads depends on several factors ...

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 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 ...