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Initial management of vulval disease in primary and secondary care (313)

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This guideline is to help with initial assessment and care of women with vulval disorders, with advice on when to refer to the specialist multidisciplinary team.

Commonest presentation is with non-specific symptoms such as pruritus, pain and changes in skin colour and texture.

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Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 07/08/2026

Next review date: 31/07/2029

Author(s): Claire Higgins.

Version: 3

Approved By: Gynaecology Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 313

References

VULVAL DISEASE - FLASH CARD SET, British Society for the Study of Vulval Diseases,  FLASHCARD19.pdf

The Management of Vulval Skin Disorders Green–top Guideline No. 58 February 2011  RCOG-Vulval-Guidelines-1.pdf

British Association of Dermatologist, Survey One in five women with a vulval health condition contemplate selfharm or suicide. July 2015. British Association of Dermatologists

BSSVD-Standards-of-Care-vulval.pdf