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Vulvar inflammatory dermatoses (VID; e.g., lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, vulvar dermatitis) can significantly impact sexual function. Both vulvar and non-vulvar inflammatory dermatoses (NVID; i.e., skin conditions not impacting vulvar skin, such as non-genital psoriasis and eczema/dermatitis) have yet to be fully characterized with regard to impact on genital self-image. A 20-min web-based survey was distributed September–November 2020 through social media ads, support groups, and online research recruitment services. Individuals in the USA over age 18 who were assigned female at birth and self-reported having been diagnosed with an inflammatory dermatosis were eligible. The primary outcome was the Female Genital Self-Image Scale (FGSIS). Secondary outcomes included the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), the Skindex-16 (a skin-related quality of life measure), the PROMIS Global-10 (assessing global physical/mental health), and sexual behavior histories. Participants (n = 348) reported mean age of 43.1 ± 15.5 (range = 19–81). Nearly one-third (n = 101; 29.0%) reported VID, 173 (50%) had NVID, and 74 (21%) experienced both vulvar and non-vulvar symptoms; they were analyzed as part of the VID group. The mean FGSIS score among participants with VID was 16.9 ± 4.1 and was significantly (p < .01) lower than that of participants with NVID (M = 21.2 ± 4.3), indicating lower genital self-image. Mental health (as measured by PROMIS-Global 10) was also impaired in VID. Rates of sexual dysfunction were high in both groups (> 60%). Findings suggest that in VID, lower genital self-image is correlated with poorer sexual function, quality of life, and global physical and mental health. Additional recommendations for VID management are proposed.
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Rivera, S., Flood, A., Dykstra, C. et al. Genital Self-Image, Sexual Function, and Quality of Life Among Individuals with Vulvar and Non-Vulvar Inflammatory Dermatoses. Arch Sex Behav 51, 3965–3979 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10508-022-02353-0
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