Ob.Gyn. Says Collaboration with Dermatologists Essential for Managing Vulvar Dermatoses | MDedge.

Dr. Sarah Cigna, an ob.gyn. specializing in sexual health, emphasizes the importance of collaboration between ob.gyns and dermatologists in managing vulvar pain and dermatoses. She highlights the need for increased training in vulvar dermatology for both specialties and announces the launch of a joint Vulvar Dermatology Clinic at The George Washington University in 2025. Dr. Cigna provides insights on approaching patient history and exams, diagnosing and treating various vulvar issues, and the significance of considering autoimmune, infectious, and noninfectious causes of vulvar itch. She also discusses the role of mast cell proliferation in vulvar and vestibular pain and itching. [Extracted from the article]

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