Barbara L Wiseman Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Infectious Diseases , Parasitology , Cell Biology , Pathology , Immunology
United Health Services Hospitals, Inc., 33-57 Harrison Street, Johnson City, NY 13790 USA
Barbara L Wiseman belongs to United Health Services Hospitals interested in the various fields of Infectious Diseases, Pathology, Veterinary Medicine, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Parasitology, Cell Biology, Biotechnology.
Case Report Open Access
Author(s): Barbara L Wiseman, Gary D James, Amanda Burgoon and Gunhilde M Buchsbaum
Objective: The primary objective of this study is to describe the effectiveness of a topical treatment protocol for provoked vestibulodynia. The protocol is a 5-7 day trial of 5% lidocaine ointment, followed by a one to two week trial of 0.25% mg desoximetasone and 2% mupirocin ointments in those patients not responding to the lidocaine. As part of the treatment, patients also receive focused training regarding pain site identification and application of the ointments.
Methods: A retrospective chart review found 124 patients diagnosed with provoked vestibulodynia between August 2006 and January 2009 who wer... view moreĀ»