There is a significant increase in cross-migration of women from various ethnicities, cultures, and with varying skin color. With publications focused mainly on Fitz Skin types 1–4, accurate vulvar disease diagnosis in darker skin types may be compromised, resulting in suboptimal therapeutic outcomes. Diseases look quite different as the color disguises much of the erythema, which is prominently seen in the Caucasian population. This book is focused on female genital dermatoses and fills in those gaps for healthcare workers looking to accurately diagnose and manage such patients.

Provides inclusive and consolidated contents on disorders of female genital skin and mucosa.

Features more than 300 high-quality illustrations and impressive treatment algorithms, making it a ready reckoner for dermatologists, gynecologists, and general physicians.

Facilitates diagnosis and further management of vulvar disease in the darker skin types, thus optimizing patient care.

Features collective contributions from experts across the country.

Simplifies the patient consult by providing ready answers to frequently asked questions.

As you pick up the Atlas of Vulvovaginal Disease in Darker Skin Types, you wonder about the need for one more book on the same subject. Yes, there are several great publications out there, but most of them showcase diseases in Fitzpatrick Types 1–3. Today, with globalization and the relocation of individuals across the world, there is a need to recognize the disease in patients with darker skin. India, a huge country, boasts of diversity in skin color and cultural habits. With all our collective experiences, there is enough clinical material to serve as a great reference for any healthcare individual interested in managing vulvar disease in darker skin types.

Dermatology is a very visual field, and the more one sees the easier it gets to arrive at a diagnosis. Hence, we have included more than 300 images in Fitzpatrick IV–VI skin types. Flowcharts of a few of the common presentations will make it easier for clinicians to manage their patients. A separate chapter on pediatric vulvar disease showcases various conditions in children. Although dermoscopy has not been standardized for vulvar skin conditions, we have included some images where relevant. Often, it gets tricky answering patients’ queries about their conditions. To assist the caregivers, we have included a section on FAQs (frequently asked questions).

This atlas does not claim to be a comprehensive textbook on vulvar disease. But it is certainly more than an atlas to guide dermatologists, gynecologists, family physicians, and post-graduate students in the diagnosis and management of patients with the vulvar disease.

We wish you happy reading.

Title: Atlas of Vulvovaginal Disease in Darker Skin Types

Author: Nina Madnani, Kaleem Khan, Nisha Chaturvedi

Publisher: CRC Press

Year: 2023

Edition: – Edition

Language: English

Pages: 222

Ebook: PDF

File size: 40 MB

ISBN Number: 1032255897, 9781032255897

CBID: CBM351