Vulvovaginal Dermatology

In this session on vulvovaginal dermatology, we will delve into the various skin disorders affecting the genital region, highlighting their clinical features, diagnosis, and management. Attendees will gain insight via examples of cases, treatment options, and the importance of a patient-centered approach to care for these challenging conditions. Join to enhance your understanding of these often-underdiagnosed conditions and improve outcomes for these underserved patient populations.

At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1. Recognize the gap in care for patients suffering from vulvovaginal conditions and develop a strategy to integrate these unique patient encounters into a dermatology clinic. 
2. Identify common vulvovaginal diseases including lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, lichen simplex chronicus, and contact dermatitis based on clinical presentation and history
3. Recognize challenging cases or presentations and review diagnostic techniques to assist in evaluating these patients.
4. Review treatment options for vulvovaginal conditions including topical treatments, systemic treatments, and lifestyle modifications, tailored to different conditions. 
5. Address the psychosocial impact of these conditions for patients and integrate a patient-centered holistic care approach including patient education and assisting in creating a healthcare team for these patients such as sexual health counselors or pelvic floor physical therapists.