Vulvar aphthous ulcer after COVID‐19 vaccination
Sabrina Popatia, Yvonne E. Chiu
Abstract
Vulvar aphthous ulcer, also known as acute genital ulceration or Lipschutz ulcers, is an uncommon, non-sexually acquired condition characterized by sudden onset ulcerations of the vulva in young girls and women. It is thought to represent an immunologic reaction to an infection or other source of inflammation and is commonly preceded by prodromal symptoms including fever, chills, fatigue, and malaise. During the COVID-19 pandemic, vulvar aphthous ulcer associated with COVID-19 infection has been reported. Here, we report a case of vulvar aphthous ulcer in response to COVID-19 vaccination.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineMalaiseVulvaChillsSex organDermatologyVulvar DiseasesCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)ImmunologySurgeryDiseaseInternal medicineBiologyGeneticsInfectious disease (medical specialty)Dermatological and COVID-19 studiesAutoimmune and Inflammatory DisordersParvovirus B19 Infection Studies