WE DIVE INTO the topic of vulval dermatology. WE GO DEEP with Dermatologist Dr Eleni Yiasemides. Eleni OPENS UP about common vulval skin conditions women experience and how they can be treated.
We discuss:
What is the vulva?
What are common skin issues down below?
Why dermatologists are experts in the vulva.
Why you should not be embarrassed to see a doctor about your down below issues.
What are common causes of itch down there?
What are some causes of irritation?
Causes of sexual pain.
Spots, bumps and lumps, warts. What about them?
Hair removal – if you have to, which method is best?
Steroids and the vulva. Are they safe to use?
General advice on how to look after our vulval skin.
Dr Eleni Yiasemides is a Sydney based practicing dermatologist. She works at Southderm clinic in Kogarah. She sees and treats a variety of skin conditions and performs dermatological surgery, Mohs surgery and is a cosmetic proceduralist. She has also developed a skincare line that is available from Southderm clinic. Eleni is involved with teaching dermatology registrars and has been an examiner for the Australasian College of dermatologists. She is a board director for the Australasian College of Dermatologists and the Australasian Society of Cosmetic Dermatologists. She is regularly involved in presentations to the media.
Contact details:
Southderm, 47 Regent St
Kogarah NSW 2217
9553 0700
southderm.com.au
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