Vulvar lichen sclerosis

In this post, Jaclyn shares her long-term struggle with vulvar lichen sclerosus and fissures. Click here to read her journey.

Are You Confident of the Diagnosis? Characteristic findings on physical examination The most common presenting symptom in patients with lichen sclerosus

Lichen Planus | British Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons

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"No matter how exhausting, uncomfortable, or long your own journey has been, your genital pain from this rare skin disorder can be treated and managed. I’m living proof." It took Heather 10 years to be diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, this condition symptoms can be similar to those of a yeast infection. Here are the symptoms and how you can live and thrive with LS.

Imagine dealing with persistent itching and discomfort in an area as private as your genitals. It sounds alarming, right? For many women, this isn't just a bad dream—it's a daily reality due to a condition called lichen sclerosis. Although it may sound unfamiliar to some, understanding lichen sclerosis is crucial for maintaining good women's health. This blog post aims to shed light on what lichen sclerosis is, its diagnosis, and how to manage it effectively.

Many women believe all of their symptoms are from LS. Not so fast…

I have a confession to make. I saw my pelvic floor therapist earlier this week. She told me my tissues have improved in elasticity and look fantastic.

Lichen planus is a common dermatological condition. It is described as a chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease that has characteristic clinical and histopathological findings. Classical lichen planus lesions occur as purple, pruritic polygonal papules or plaques with a lace-like pattern of whitish markings on the surface. Despite the large number of variants that exist with different clinical manifestations from the classic form, histopathology features are fairly similar among the…

ContentsIntroductionAetiology and EpidemiologyPathologyPresentationComplicationsDiagnosisDifferential diagnosisManagementPrognosisFlashcardReferencesRelated Articles Introduction Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a relatively common chronic, autoimmune skin disorder involving the anogenital region, particularly in women. In men, it was previously referred to balanitis xerotica obliterans (BXO), but this term should no longer be used It can also exist outside of the genital area It can occur […]