Vulvar Dermatoses in Libyan Adult Patients
Journal: Clinical Dermatology Open Access Journal (CDOAJ) (Vol.4, No. 1)Publication Date: 2019-01-17
Authors : Suleman Elfaituri S;
Page : 1-6
Keywords : Vulvar dermatoses; Vulvovaginal candidiasis; Women; Libya;
Abstract
Vulvar dermatoses are common problems in women and they are associated with significant morbidity. Their frequency and importance are often underestimated. In a prospective study we evaluated 200 adult females presenting vulvar symptoms and determined the spectrum and frequency of vulvar dermatoses in a Libyan population. Mean age was 38 years, 90% was married and 5% was pregnant ladies. The commonest condition was vulvovaginal candidiasis (22%) followed by genital warts (19%), bacterial infections (15%) contact dermatitis (11%), lichen simplex chronicus (8%) and other conditions. This study provided important data on the spectrum of vulvar dermatoses in Libyan adult patients and to the best of our knowledge it is the first study carried out on vulvar dermatoses in Libya.
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