Question 1

what do vulvar lesions usually look like?

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There are different: Types of vulvar lesions. There is not one particular appearance.

Question 2

i have pain in my vulvar. what could this be?

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Vulvodynia: Vulvodynia is a complex disorder that can be difficult to treat. The vagina should be examined, and tests, including wet mount, vaginal pH, fungal culture, and Gram stain, should be performed as indicated.  Multiple treatments have been used  including botulinum toxin injection. I hope this helps.

Question 3

what is a vulvar dystrophy?

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Abnormal growth: Is the growth of abnormal skin on the vulva. The vulvar skin can be too thin, too thick (hyperplasia), or a mixture of both.

Question 4

what is vulva displacia?

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Pre-cancer: Dysplasia means pre-cancer. These are changes that can occur before it becomes invasive cancer. Sometimes these pre-cancerous changes can change back to normal on their own. It is important to have this checked every 6 months by your doctor, stop smoking, and stay healthy to optimize your chance of this going away and never becoming cancer.

Question 5

is detol safe in vulvar area?

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Dettol: As with other manufactured household cleaners, Dettol has the potential for causing lethal toxicity. It is poisonous when ingested and even when it is unintentionally inhaled. Absorption from the skin and mucous membranes may occur and you should not use this on yourself.

Question 6

vulvar cyst slightly getting soft?

Accepted Answer

See your ob/gyn: Most likely a sebaceous cyst or a pimple but could be bartholin's gland cyst. These come and go but sometimes get so big they need to be incised and drained. We can do this at the office. Bottomline; risk for cancer low, but if bothersome come see your ob/gyn!

Question 7

what is the effect of vulvar biopsy?

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Result of biopsy : More important than the biopsy per se. Biopsy involves removing part of the lesion on the vulva so that it may be examined by a pathologist to determine the nature of the disease, usually to rule in or rule out cancer. The amount of tissue removed is not likely to leave any lasting mark. If your doctor has suggested a biopsy, please follow her/his advice.

Question 8

what is the definition or description of: vulvar disorders?

Accepted Answer

Vulvar disorders: Vulvar disorders =  conditions which affect the female external genitalia.

Question 9

how big does a vulvar abscess have to before it is serious?

Accepted Answer

All sizes serious: Get it seen asap by a doctor do not let it get larger.

Question 10

how disfiguring is scalpel surgery for severe vulvar dysphlasia?

Accepted Answer

It varies.: It completely depends on both the size of the abnormal area, and upon the area of the vulva infected. Most results are not disfiguring. Do not hesitate to discuss these concerns with your surgeon.

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