<prompt> Ulceration of the vulva is commonly seen in all exceptBacterial vaginosisSyphilisChancroidBehcets disease  <response>: Ans. is a, i.e. Bacterial vaginosisRef: Dutta Gynae 6thed, p262Vulval ulcersVulval ulcers are predominantly due to sexually transmitted diseases. Rarely, it may be due to non-specific causes.Malignant ulcer is also rare. The various etiological factors related to vulval ulcers are given in the below Table.Ulcers of the VulvaSTD relatedIdiopathicTuberculosisMalignancySystemic disease related or dermatoses Syphilis Herpes genitalis Chancroid Granuloma inguinale Lymphogran-uloma venereumBehgets diseaseAphthous ulcersLipschutz ulcersTubercularPrimay Squamous cell carcinoma Malignant melanoma Basal cell carcinomaSecondary Leukemia Choriocarcinoma Lupus erythematosus Crohns disease Lichen planus Lichen sclerosus Sjogrens syndromeNote: Lipschutz ulcer: The lesion affects mainly the labia minora and introitus. In acute state, there may be constitutional upset with lymphadenopathy. The causative agent may be Epstein-Barr virus. Treatment is with antiseptic lotions and ointment. 