Genital Dermatology and Hidradenitis Suppurativa

    May 2019 in “ Australasian Journal of Dermatology ”
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    TLDR A new diagnostic tool for Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus is highly accurate, and updated treatments for various skin conditions, including melanoma and Hidradenitis Suppurativa, were discussed.
    The document provides a summary of various presentations from the 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian College of Dermatologists in 2019. One study discussed is a retrospective analysis of 548 patients with Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus (VLP) from 2007-2018, which led to the development of a diagnostic tool with 96.8% sensitivity and 92.5% specificity. The study also proposed an evidence-based treatment guideline for VLP. Another topic covered is the controversies surrounding finasteride treatment for androgenetic alopecia, including its impact on family planning, cancer risks, and post-finasteride syndrome. Additionally, updates on the management of melanoma were presented, including the role of sentinel lymph node biopsy in staging and the use of adjuvant therapies for patients with micrometastatic disease in the lymph nodes. The document also touches on the challenges faced by patients with Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), including barriers to exercise and the outcomes of de-roofing surgery. Lastly, the document includes summaries of recent research and developments in dermatology from the past year, focusing on medical therapeutics and management issues.
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