The appearance of vulvar cancer will vary depending on the type. In general, signs of vulvar cancer can include moles, lumps, or bumps on the vulva, flakiness or thickening of the skin in that area, ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the skin of your vulva. Early symptoms include a lump or growth, itching, and color changes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It starts in ...

Any time you notice something unusual about your vagina, it’s normal to feel worried —especially if it’s something unsightly and unpleasant, like a rash. It’s good to be concerned, and aware of what’s ...

Your vagina may be itchy if you have an allergy to an irritant like soap, detergent, and more. Itchiness may also be the result of a yeast infection, which also causes white discharge. STIs, vaginal ...

Vulvar cancer involves external genitalia, including the labia, glans clitoris, vaginal opening, and the surrounding skin and tissues. In some cases, vulvar cancer can cause an unusual change in scent ...

Many patients suffer with vulvar contact dermatitis, and patch testing can help them identify and avoid the specific allergens that cause their discomfort, a recent systematic review suggests. "This ...

A labial fusion, also known as a labial adhesion, occurs when the inner lips (labia minor) of the vagina become sealed together. This condition is most commonly observed in girls under the age of ...

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 ...