Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Aetiological factors in vulvar dermatitis.

A M Crone1, E J Stewart, F Wojnarowska

  • 1Department of Dermatology, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK. wel.ham@virgin.net

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV
|October 14, 2000
PubMed
Summary

Vulvar dermatitis is often caused by an internal predisposition like atopy or seborrheic dermatitis. Iron deficiency and external factors like allergens can also contribute to this common skin condition.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Disruption of androgen receptor-cofactor interactions by the RNA-binding protein FUS/TLS alters androgen signalling in prostate cancer.

Oncogene·2026
Same author

The need for longer time horizons for cost-utility evaluation in bullous pemphigoid: reply from the authors.

The British journal of dermatology·2017
Same author

Doxycycline compared with prednisolone therapy for patients with bullous pemphigoid: cost-effectiveness analysis of the BLISTER trial.

The British journal of dermatology·2017
Same author

A study of selected factors affecting efficacy of compost tea against several fungal pathogens of potato.

Journal of applied microbiology·2017
Same author

Updated evidence-based (S2e) European Dermatology Forum guideline on topical corticosteroids in pregnancy.

Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology : JEADV·2017
Same author

Diverse microbial communities in non-aerated compost teas suppress bacterial wilt.

World journal of microbiology & biotechnology·2017

Area of Science:

  • Dermatology
  • Vulvar Health
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Vulvar dermatitis is a frequent diagnosis in specialized clinics, but its prevalence and causes are not well understood.
  • Atopy, seborrheic dermatitis, iron deficiency, and external irritants/allergens are implicated factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the primary etiological factors contributing to vulvar dermatitis.

Main Methods:

  • A 1-year study involving 38 patients with suspected vulvar dermatitis.
  • Investigations included patient history, physical examination, blood tests (full blood count, serum ferritin), bacterial swabs, and punch biopsies.
  • Patch testing and prick testing were performed after excluding other diagnoses.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • Of 35 patients, 97% had an atopic background and/or seborrheic dermatitis.
  • Iron deficiency was found in 20% of patients, and 26% had positive patch tests.
  • Biopsies confirmed the diagnosis in all 20 patients tested.

Conclusions:

  • Endogenous predisposition (atopy, seborrheic dermatitis) is the main etiological factor in vulvar dermatitis.
  • Iron deficiency may play a role, and contact irritants/allergens can complicate the condition.
  • Secondary sensitization to various substances is common in affected individuals.