Vulvar ulcers are sores that affect the vulva, which is the external part of the female genitalia. These sores may be very painful, or they may not hurt at all. Most vulvar ulcers are caused by ...

VIN can look like raised bumps, flat spots, or patches of discolored skin. Visible symptoms may vary depending on the type you have. In some cases, VIN may not cause noticeable symptoms at all.

Vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is a precancerous condition. If a person does not receive treatment for VIN, they may have an increased risk of developing vulvar cancer. Most people with VIN do ...

Vulvar melanoma is a rare type of cancer that develops in the skin of your vulva. Early symptoms include a lump or growth, itching, and color changes. Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It starts in ...

Psoriasis, a common skin condition, is often found on the elbows, knees, scalp, and nails. In psoriasis, the skin appears silvery with scaly patches. Psoriasis can occur in the vulva without affecting ...

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

Figure 3 (A) Vulval cysts lined by mucinous columnar epithelium (×40; H&E stain) suggestive of mucinous cyst. (B) Vaginal Bartholin cysts lined by mucinous columnar epithelium (x100; H&E stain). (C) ...

A new case report was published in Volume 12 of Oncoscience on October 9, 2025, titled "Vulvar mucinous cyst mimicking common lesions with concurrent multiple bartholin cysts in a reproductive-age ...

A population-based study from Sweden’s Karolinska Institute found that women and girls who received at least one dose of the ...

Treatment for pimples on the labia includes using a warm, wet compress, keeping the area clean, and applying a topical acne medication. Some people may refer to pimples on the labia as "pimples on the ...