This article outlines the issues involved in assessing and managing patients who present with a vulval skin condition. It describes the anatomy of the vulval area, many of the skin conditions that nurses may encounter in their practice and potential treatment options for these conditions. The importance of accurate history-taking is emphasised and described, and appropriate referral to a specialist is also discussed.
Primary Health Care. 24, 6, 34-42. doi: 10.7748/phc.24.6.34.e874
Correspondence Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Conflict of interestNone declared
Received: 15 January 2014
Accepted: 01 February 2014
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