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2. www.mayoclinic.org · diseases-conditions · lichenLichen planus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Apr 4, 2023 · Oral lichen planus increases the risk of oral cancer. Rarely, lichen planus affects the ear canal. Left untreated, it may lead to hearing loss. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of this condition that causes swelling and irritation in the skin, hair, nails, mouth and vagina.

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   What is vulvar lichen planus?

   • Vulvar lichen planus is a subtype of lichen planus that is characterized by erosive, papular, or hypertrophic lesions on the vulva, with or without concomitant vaginal involvement. Erosive lichen planus (also known as mucosal lichen planus) can result in severe tissue destruction that leads to vulvar pain and urinary and sexual impairment.

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   What is Erosive lichen planus of the vagina?

   • Erosive lichen planus of the vagina is covered in Annotation O: The vaginal epithelium Lichen planus presents as a papulosquamous skin eruption with or without mucous membrane involvement. It can involve an array of tissue, including, but not limited to, oral mucosa, the vulva, vagina, anus, and esophagus, as well as the scalp and nails.

   Vulvar Lichen Planus

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   Can lichen planus affect a woman?

   • Lichen planus in the mouth is more likely to affect women than men. Lichen planus can be difficult to treat on the vulva and in the vagina. It can cause scarring and severe pain. Sores on the genitals can make sex painful. The affected skin and nails might stay slightly darker even after healing. Oral sores may affect your ability to eat.

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4. my.clevelandclinic.org · 17723-lichen-planusLichen Planus: What It Is, Causes, Types & Treatments

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   Lichen planus (like-en play-nes) is a skin condition that causes a rash to develop on one area of your body or several parts of your body at the same time. It can affect your: Skin. Inside of your mouth (oral mucosa). Scalp (skin on your head usually covered with hair). Nails. Genitals (penis, vagina and vulva). Lichen planus is a lichenoid ...

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6. www.uptodate.com · contents · vulvar-lichen-planusVulvar lichen planus - UpToDate

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   May 25, 2023 · Vulvar lichen planus is a subtype of lichen planus that is characterized by erosive, papular, or hypertrophic lesions on the vulva, with or without concomitant vaginal involvement. Erosive lichen planus (also known as mucosal lichen planus) can result in severe tissue destruction that leads to vulvar pain and urinary and sexual impairment ...

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8. vulvovaginaldisorders.org · atlas_topic · lichen-planusVulvar Lichen Planus - Vulvovaginal Disorders

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   Desquamative inflammatory vaginitis (DIV) is an intensely inflammatory vaginitis, also called lichenoid vaginitis, thought to be associated with lichen planus in some instances. Women present with a purulent vaginal discharge which has an elevated pH, sheets of white blood cells and preponderance of parabasal cells on saline wet prep ...

9. www.aafp.org · pubs · afpDiagnosis and Treatment of Lichen Planus | AAFP

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   Jul 1, 2011 · Patients with oral lichen planus often have concomitant manifestations in other extraoral sites. 1 A study showed that the vulva and vagina were also affected in approximately 25 percent of...

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11. www.aafp.org · pubs · afpCommon Benign Chronic Vulvar Disorders - AAFP

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    Nov 1, 2020 · Lichen planus is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that can affect the vulva and vagina in addition to other skin and mucosal surfaces. The first-line treatment is topical steroids, and...

12. www.healthline.com · health · lichen-planusLichen Planus: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Risks

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    May 9, 2022 · Lichen planus can be difficult to treat if it develops on your vagina or vulva. This can lead to pain, scarring, and discomfort during sex. The condition can also cause discoloration of the...