Question

An adolescent presents to a community clinic for treatment of vulvar lesions associated with type 2 herpes simplex. which intervention is appropriate to do at this time? select all that apply.

Answer 1

Herpes simplex, type 2 is typically the strain associated with genital herpes. A symptomatic patient with herpes may describe vulvar lesions causing pain with sitting. When lesions are visible, herpes is characterized by multiple, painful vesicles and/or ulcerated lesions. Herpes lesions are typically much smaller than the described single mass.

Lichen sclerosis is a chronic, progressive dermatological problem; it often involves the vulvar and perineal epithelium. It is characterized by pruritus, dyspareunia, and fissuring of the skin. Lichen sclerosis is more common in post-menopausal women, and physical exam reveals thin, white-appearing tissue. Masses are not associated with lichen sclerosis.