The Vulva: Physiology and Clinical Management: Physiology and Clinical Management, Second Edition

DESCRIPTION:

A unique compilation of expertise on anatomy, physiology, clinical issues, and current research, this textbook analyzes the range of presentation with age, ethnicity, symptoms, disorders, diagnoses, and toxicity. The second edition of this essential resource for anyone taking care of female patients has been doubled in scope to include additional chapters. All physicians, whether dermatologists or gynaecologists, as well as those researching the scientific evidence and symptoms, will benefit from the experience of the expert contributors and editors gathered here.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

PART 1: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

1. Anatomy of the vulva

2. Tissue structure and physiology of the vulva

3. Changes in the vulva and vagina throughout life

4. Microbial ecology of the vulva

5. Vulvar ethnic differences: An overview

6. Vulvar and extragenital clinical sensory perception

7. The menstrual cycle, the composition of menses, and the effect of menses on the skin

8. Characterization and treatment of lochia: A review

9. Biomolecular markers and physical measures in the urogenital area

PART 2: MANAGEMENT OF CLINICAL ISSUES: DISORDERS, DIAGNOSES, SYMPTOMS, TOXICITY, AND THERAPIES

10. Are vaginal symptoms ever normal?

11. Common diseases of the vulva

12. Which women develop vulvar cancer?

13. Vulvar cancer and post-vulvectomy complications

14. Dermoscopic and confocal microscopy patterns of vulvar mucosal melanotic macules

15. Vulvar procedures: Biopsy and Bartholin abscess treatment

16. Condyloma

17. Vulvar seborrheic keratosis

18. Vulvar edema diagnosis

19. Vulvar/vaginal atrophy: A review

20. Female-specific pruritus

21. Vulvar lichen sclerosus

22. Seborrheic keratosis: Pathogenesis, histopathology, and clinical aspects

23. Vulvodynia

24. Impact of urinary incontinence and urogenital atrophy on the vulva

25. Fecal incontinence

26. The menstrual cycle and the skin

27. Women’s perceptions of sensitive vulvar skin during different life stages

28. Dermatotoxicology of the vulva

29. Allergic contact dermatitis of the vulva

30. Bioengineering methods for the vulva

31. Vulvar therapies: Evidence vs. testimony

PART 3: GENITAL ALTERATIONS AND CLASSIFICATIONS

32. Female genital alterations: A sociological perspective

33. Female genital cutting: Cultural challenges and health complications

34. Classification of the labia minora

35. Danger zones in labiaplasty

PART 4: VULVAR CARE

36. Genital hygiene: Culture, practices, and health impact

37. Products used on the vulva

38. Consumer research and in-market comments

Index