vulval ulcers

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • herpes simplex is a common cause of vulval ulcers in the young
  • other causes include:
    • vulval carcinoma
    • Behcet's syndrome
    • lymphogranuloma venereum
    • chancroid
    • granuloma inguinale
    • aphthous ulcers
    • Crohn's disease
    • tuberculosis
    • syphilis