Ultrapotent topical corticosteroids are the treatment of choice for vulvar lichen sclerosus patients My patient was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus on vulvar biopsy. What is the recommended treatment, ...

I thought I had thrush and tried to treat it with over-the-counter medicine. After seeing a doctor and explaining my symptoms, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. I had never heard of the condition ...

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CHICAGO — Fractional CO 2 laser treatment was associated with improved signs and symptoms of vulvar lichen ...

A new study of female Medicare beneficiaries reveals that vulvar lichen sclerosus affects 7 out of every 1,000 women aged 65 and older, significantly higher than rates seen in younger populations. The ...

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A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. It is estimated that ...

A punch biopsy of the affected area demonstrated hyperkeratosis, hydropic degeneration of the basal cells, atrophy and sclerosis of the subepithelial collagen, dermal lymphocytosis, and atrophy of the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The survey (n = 103) included 46% pediatric/adolescent gynecologists and 41% pediatric dermatologists. 86% of ...

Sarah Cigna, MD, sees patients every week with vulvovaginal pain and vulvar dermatoses. She’s an ob.gyn. with a focus on sexual health — often the first physician seen by patients with vulvar pain or ...