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GlossaryErosive Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus (EVHC)

chronic inflammatory condition causing painful erosions in vulva and vagina

Erosive Vulvovaginal Lichen Planus (EVLP) is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects the vulva and vagina, leading to painful erosions, redness, and scarring. It is an autoimmune disorder where the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the mucous membranes, causing significant discomfort and potential complications such as sexual dysfunction and urinary issues.

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research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cyst: Treatment with Topical Tretinoin 0.025% Cream

January 2021 in “Indian Journal of Paediatric Dermatology”

Topical tretinoin 0.025% cream is an effective treatment for Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts in children.

research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: An Underdiagnosed Entity

2 citations, January 2022 in “International journal of trichology”

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are often missed in diagnoses.

research DNA Phenotyping: Current Application in Forensic Science

11 citations, February 2019 in “Research and reports in forensic medical science”

DNA phenotyping helps predict physical traits from DNA with varying accuracy and requires careful ethical and legal handling.

research Eruptive Vellus Hair Cysts: Report of a New Case with Immunohistochemical Study and Literature Review

13 citations, January 2012 in “Dermatology”

Eruptive vellus hair cysts are rare, benign skin lesions that are hard to treat.

research Improving Human Forensics Through Advances in Genetics, Genomics, and Molecular Biology

383 citations, February 2011 in “Nature Reviews Genetics”

DNA profiling in forensics has improved, but predicting physical traits and ancestry from DNA has limitations and requires ethical consideration.