[Vulval dermatitis: localized condition--serious problem].

An overview of the literature of the dermatitis of the vulva is presented. The etiology, epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, pathological diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of contact, allergic-contact, atopic, and seborrheic dermatitis of the vulva are described in details. Lichen simplex chronicus is additionally described as complication of chronic itching dermatitis.