Vulvar Itching That Will Not Go Away: When to See a Specialist
Persistent vulvar itching is not always thrush. Lichen sclerosus and VIN are conditions that require specialist diagnosis and long-term surveillance.
Expert articles on gynaecological cancers, surgical treatments and women's health — written by Dr. Nishtha Tripathi Patel, ESGO-certified Gynaecological Oncosurgeon, Ahmedabad.
Persistent vulvar itching is not always thrush. Lichen sclerosus and VIN are conditions that require specialist diagnosis and long-term surveillance.
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