

Structure of pathology in vulva area
https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2023-24-7-9
Abstract
This article describes the structure of morbidity in the vulvar area in women 45–72 years old, and analyzes the frequency of discrepancies in diagnoses among dermatovenerologists and gynecologists. It has been established that nonspecific vulvitis / vulvovaginitis (23%), lichen sclerosus (20%), genitourinary menopausal syndrome (20%), contact dermatitis (12%), lichen planus (7%), atopic dermatitis (6%), vulvar itching (5%), psoriasis (2%) predominate in the structure of vulvar pathology in women.
About the Authors
S. I. SurkichinRussian Federation
Surkichin Sergey I., PhD Med, associate professor at Dept of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
Moscow
L. S. Kruglova
Russian Federation
Kruglova Larisa S., DM Sci (habil.), head of Dept of Dermatovenereology and Cosmetology
Moscow
I. A. Apolikhina
Russian Federation
Apolikhina Inna A., DM Sci (habil.), professor, head of Dept of Aesthetic Gynecology and Rehabilitation, professor at Dept of Obstetrics and Gynecology of Dept of Professional Education; professor at Dept of Obstetrics, Gynecology, Perinatology and Reproductology of the Institute of Professional Education
Moscow
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For citations:
Surkichin S.I., Kruglova L.S., Apolikhina I.A. Structure of pathology in vulva area. Medical alphabet. 2023;(24):7-9. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.33667/2078-5631-2023-24-7-9