Melissa Mauskar, MD is an Associate Professor in the Departments of Dermatology and Obstetrics and Gynecology at UT Southwestern Medical Center and Founder and Director of its Vulvar Health Program. A board-certified dermatologist, she specializes in women's dermatologic health, particularly inflammatory vulvar conditions such as lichen sclerosus and lichen planus. Her clinical and research interests focus on improving the diagnosis and treatment of vulvar dermatoses, addressing associated symptoms such as chronic itch and enhancing patients' quality of life. Dr. Mauskar earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed her dermatology residency at Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center. She is the founding President of the Vulvar Dermatoses Research Consortium, serves on the Board of Directors of the Women's Dermatologic Society and is Secretary General of the North American chapter of the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Diseases.