THE VULVA. PHYSIOLOGY AND CLINICAL MANAGEMENT. (BOOK + EBOOK). 2ND EDITION

I Anatomy and Physiology
1 Anatomy of the vulva
2 Tissue structure and physiology of the vulva
3 Changes in the vulva and vagina throughout life
4 Microbial ecology of the vulva
5 Vulvar ethnic differences: An overview
6 Vulvar and extragenital clinical sensory perception
7 The menstrual cycle, the composition of menses, and the effect of menses on the skin
8 Characterization and treatment of lochia: A review
9 Biomolecular markers and physical measures in the urogenital area

II Management of Clinical Issues: Disorders, Diagnoses, Symptoms, Toxicity, and Therapies
10 Are vaginal symptoms ever normal?
11 Common diseases of the vulva
12 Which women develop vulvar cancer?
13 Vulvar cancer and post vulvectomy complications
14 Dermoscopic and confocal microscopy patterns of vulvar mucosal melanotic macules
15 Vulvar procedures: biopsy and Bartholin abscess treatment
16 Condyloma
17 Vulvar seborrheic keratosis
18 Vulvar oedema diagnosis
19 Vulvar/vaginal atrophy: A review
20 Female-specific pruritus
21 Vulvar lichen sclerosus
22 Seborrheic keratosis: Pathogenesis, histopathology and clinical aspects
23 Vulvodynia
24 Impact of urinary incontinence and urogenital atrophy on the vulva
25 Fecal incontinence
26 The menstrual cycle and the skin
27 Women’s perceptions of sensitive vulvar skin during different life stages
28 Dermatotoxicology of the vulva
29 Allergic contact dermatitis of the vulva Cody J. Connor
30 Bioengineering methods for the vulva
31 Vulvar therapies: Evidence vs. testimony

III Genital Alterations and Classifications
32 Female genital alterations: A sociological perspective
33 Female genital cutting: Cultural challenges and health complications
34 Classification of the labia minora
35 Danger zones in labiaplasty

IV Vulvar Care
36 Genital hygiene: Culture, practices, and health impact
37 Products used on the vulva
38 Consumer research and in-market comments

A unique compilation of expertise on anatomy, physiology, clinical issues, and current research, this textbook analyzes the range of presentation with age, ethnicity, symptoms, disorders, diagnoses, and toxicity. The second edition of this essential resource for anyone taking care of female patients has been doubled in scope to include additional chapters. All physicians, whether dermatologists or gynaecologists, as well as those researching the scientific evidence and symptoms, will benefit from the experience of the expert contributors and editors gathered here.

Features
• reviews the general factors affecting the vulva such as age, ethnicity, and physiology
• discusses the main specific dermatologic disorders presenting in the vulva
• examines the medical, surgical, and societal problems specific to the the vulva
• is illustrated with color figures throughout

Author
Dr. Miranda A. Farage is a Research Fellow at the Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Farage leads global research on genital health, vulvology, dermatological testing and claims, new clinical methods development, sensitive skin, physiology, dermatotoxicology, clinical toxicology, women’s health, quality of life and related fields. Dr. Farage has published more than 200 manuscripts and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and medical books. Dr. Farage is Editor in Chief and co-editor of several successful books covering: (i) The anatomy, physiology and pathology of the Vulva; (ii) Skin, Mucosa and Menopause-management of clinical issues; (iii) Textbook of Aging Skin which was introduced during the 2010 American Academy of Dermatology meeting; (iv) Topical Application and the Mucosa introduced during the 2011 World Congress of Dermatology in Seoul; v) The Vulva: Physiology and Clinical Management, Second Edition; vi) Textbook of Aging Skin-2nd edition introduced during the 2017 American Academy of Dermatology meeting. Dr. Farage is a member of many scientific societies and currently is serving on the editorial board of more than a dozen medical journals. She received a Ph.D. in Medical Sciences and a Master degree (MS) in Biology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.