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Lichen Sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune skin condition that mostly affects the female anogenital skin. It creates localized inflammation, which changes the texture of the skin. The skin can turn white and appear waxy. The most common symptoms are itching, tears, architectural changes, and pain with sex (dyspareunia).
Jul 11, 2023 · INTRODUCTION. Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic dermatologic condition characterized by marked inflammation, epithelial thinning, and distinctive changes in the dermis. Vulvar LS can cause hypopigmentation, atrophy, and fissuring on anogenital skin and can be associated with intense pruritus or pain ( picture 1A-D ).
Feb 2, 2017 · Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes itchy painful white patches and most commonly affects the vulva, groin, and perianal region of postmenopausal women. 1,2 This ...
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition. It can lead to skin changes, painful sex, and, in rare cases, vulvar cancer. According to research, “one in 70 women presenting to a general gynecology practice with practitioners experienced in diagnosing this condition” 1. have Lichen Sclerosus.
Symptoms other than the white blotchy skin, include itching, discomfort even pain and bleeding. Know that it is not contagious and can’t be spread through intercourse. The MonaLisa Touch™ system has been highly successful as a treatment for both vaginal atrophy and lichen sclerosus. Its laser pulses are aimed at the vagina tissues and ...
Lichen sclerosus is an uncommon, chronic, inflammatory skin condition that affects the genital area, resulting in white patches and scarring. It can sometimes extend to involve the anus and groins. Symptoms of itch, burning and soreness are common, but often there are no symptoms.
50 year old woman with lichen sclerosus undergoing treatment with nivolumab (Dermatol Online J 2020;26:13030) 60 and 61 year old women with lichen sclerosus with vaginal involvement (Facts Views Vis Obgyn 2017;9:171) 66 year old woman with lichen sclerosus after treatment for vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (Gynecol Oncol Rep 2017;20:73)
