Vulvovaginitis

Background

  • Candidiasis and contact vaginitis may occur in virgins
  • Atrophic vaginitis may occur in postmenopausal women

Differential Diagnosis

Contact Vulvovaginitis

  • Due to exposure of vulvar epithelium and vaginal mucosa to chemical irritant or allergen
  • Diagnosis of exclusion; rule-out infectious cause first
  • Consider tx w/ topical corticosteroids applied BID-TID x2-3d

Source

Tintinalli