# Vulvar Skin 101: What Every Woman Needs to Know

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Podcast: [The Skin Real ®](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-skin-real-5691569)
Published: 2026-07-04T11:51:10+00:00
Episode link: https://theskinreal.podbean.com/e/vulvar-skin-101-what-every-woman-needs-to-know/
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## Resource

In this episode of The Skin Real, Dr. Mary Alice Mina sits down with fellow board-certified dermatologist Dr. Amaris Geisler, a specialist in vulvar dermatoses based in Atlanta, to break the silence around a body part most women can't even name correctly — the vulva. They cover what the vulva actually is (versus the vagina), the most common conditions dermatologists see there (lichen sclerosis, eczema, psoriasis, and even skin cancer), and why so many women get dismissed with a yeast infection diagnosis instead of a real workup. Dr. Geisler explains the lifelong treatment path for lichen sclerosis, the risks of leaving it untreated (scarring and squamous cell carcinoma), how symptoms and pigmentary changes can present differently in skin of color, and why products like Vagisil and fragranced washes often cause more harm than good. The conversation also tackles the psychological and relational toll of vulvar skin disease, and closes with practical advice on red flags, finding a specialist, and what a proper workup with a dermatologist and gynecologist looks like. The throughline: your vulva is skin, it deserves the same care and attention as anywhere else on your body, and there is nothing shameful about asking for help. In this episode: 00:00 — The Symptom No One Talks About00:40 — Show Intro & Medical Disclaimer01:35 — Meet Dr. Amaris Geisler & Why This Conversation Matters03:15 — How She Fell Into Vulvar Dermatology05:55 — What Is the Vulva, Really? (Anatomy 101)07:55 — The Most Common Vulvar Skin Conditions10:10 — Yes, Skin Cancer Can Happen Here Too13:25 — Why Self-Checks and Full-Body Exams Matter15:25 — Lichen Sclerosis Symptoms: Itching, Pain & Fissures16:55 — Treatment: Steroids and the Lifelong Maintenance Plan19:25 — The Real Risks of Skipping Tre…

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