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- Title
Vulvar susceptibility to contact irritants and allergens: a review.
- Authors
Farage, Miranda A
- Abstract
Vulvar tissue differs from cutaneous epithelia in structure, morphology and biophysical characteristics. For example, the skin of the labia majora exhibits elevated hydration, occlusion and frictional properties, which may increase susceptibility to irritants and contact sensitizers. Furthermore, the nonkeratinized vulvar vestibule is likely to be more permeable than keratinized regions. These differences heighten vulvar susceptibility to topical agents. This reviews the structure and properties of vulvar tissue, emphasizing their impact on susceptibility contact irritants and allergens.
- Publication
Archives of gynecology and obstetrics, 2005, Vol 272, Issue 2, p167
- ISSN
0932-0067
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00404-005-0732-4