Researchers have found in a new study that Lichen sclerosus is linked to a significantly increased risk of vulvar dysplasia and cancer. Clobetasol therapy appears to offer protective ...

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, ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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Patients deal with pain and itching and often encounter medical ignorance and mistreatment until affected tissues become irreparably scarred. By Jane E. Brody You’ve probably heard of lichens, complex ...

Lichen nitidus is an inflammatory condition that causes small, shiny bumps to develop on the skin. It rarely causes other symptoms and does not usually require treatment. The causes of lichen nitidus ...