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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*A benign, chronic, progressive dermatologic condition characterized by marked inflammation, epithelial thinning, and distinctive dermal changes accompanied by symptoms of pruritus and pain | |||
*Typically affects postmenopausal women, however it does sometimes occur in men, children, and premenopausal women | *Typically affects postmenopausal women, however it does sometimes occur in men, children, and premenopausal women | ||
*Thought to be related to low estrogen states | *Thought to be related to low estrogen states | ||
Revision as of 00:19, 29 November 2016
Background
- A benign, chronic, progressive dermatologic condition characterized by marked inflammation, epithelial thinning, and distinctive dermal changes accompanied by symptoms of pruritus and pain
- Typically affects postmenopausal women, however it does sometimes occur in men, children, and premenopausal women
- Thought to be related to low estrogen states
Clinical Features
- Skin becomes thin, wrinkles, and whitened
- Most common symptoms include itching and pain at the affected areas, most commonly the clitoris and labia (although any skin surface can be affected)