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 ...

Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ...

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, ...

The condition itself isnt well understood, but some health experts believe its caused by autoimmune issues. Avoiding certain ...

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 ...

Lichen sclerosus of the penis can cause scarring at the glans, urethral stricture, and may be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. Topical tacrolimus is effective against lichen sclerosus in ...

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Vulvar squamous cell carcinoma is the fourth most common type of gynecological cancer and affects the external female genitalia. It accounts for approximately 3–5% of all gynecological malignancies, ...

There's so much secrecy and stigma surrounding our vulvas, vaginas and general reproductive health that many women put up with unbearable physical and emotional symptoms for years out of embarrassment ...

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic, inflammatory skin disease. It causes thin, white, patchy areas of skin that can be painful, tear easily, and itch. These areas can appear anywhere on the body, but are ...