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Recording findings can be done with the aid of diagrams, but clinical photography is very helpful for monitoring changes in vulval pathology over time and also response to treatment. However, this must be done in a secure manner, with appropriate consent and the images stored with the patient record. This is especially important in the era of smartphone technology [34]. Several digital platforms and secure apps are available, and many hospitals have secure systems. An attempt to standardise views for genital photography has been made, but this is targeted towards use in cosmetic procedures [35].