Clitorodynia in the Dermatology Clinic: Differential Considerations and Current Management Strategies

Clitorodynia, a chronic pain condition affecting the clitoris, is often underrecognized in dermatology clinics despite its potential association with inflammatory, neuropathic, hormonal, and musculoskeletal disorders. Dermatologists frequently encounter patients with vulvar discomfort and are well-positioned to differentiate clitorodynia from conditions such as lichen sclerosus, erosive lichen planus, contact dermatitis, post-herpetic neuralgia, and pudendal neuralgia. A structured diagnostic ap