Pruriginous lesions in the vulva in a 24 years old woman
Keywords:
dyskeratosis, acantholysis, vulvar pathology.Abstract
Pruriginous lesions in the vulva in a 24 years old woman
Acantholytic dyskeratosis of the vulva is a rare entity belonging to the group of focal acantholytic dermatosis, this being a persistent and localized form. It may be asymptomatic or cause itching and burning; it mainly affects women, although there are cases described in the penis. It presents as hypopigmented or erythematous papules that come together to form plaques. The treatment is complex, there are reports of the use of topical steroids and tacrolimus, cryotherapy, laser cauterization with varying results but there is almost always relapse.
Author Biographies
Luz de María Díaz-Granados
Médica, residente de Dermatología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
Cristina Escobar
Médica dermatóloga, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
Juan Pablo Ospina
Médico patólogo, docente, Servicio de Dermatología, Universidad de Antioquia, Medellín, Colombia.
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