Vulval dermatoses

Dermatoses affecting the anogenital region are an important yet often overlooked group of conditions. When women present with vulval symptoms, it is important to exclude a dermatological condition as the cause. The vulva may be involved in generalized skin disease such as psoriasis, but certain dermatoses, for example, lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, affect the genital skin specifically. This article describes the clinical features and management of the commonly encountered vulval dermatoses.