Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a quite common autoimmune, hereditary dermatosis, most often involving the genital area. It still is a rather unknown entity for most clinicians, even gynecologists. It can range from assymptomatic to being a highly distressing condition (pruritus, burning, pain or dy...
Vulvar verruciform xanthoma: ten cases associated with lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, or other conditions. Verruciform xanthoma (VX) is a rare benign tumor that usually involves the oral cavity. Since the first report of this tumor in 1971, only 9 cases have bee... C Fite,F Plantier,N...
Lichen sclerosus, lichen planus, and lichen simplex chronicus are dermatologic conditions that can affect the vulva. Symptoms include vulvar itching, irritation, burning, and pain, which may be chronic or recurrent and can lead to significant physical discomfort and emotional distress that can affect ...
Natural Remedies for Lichen Sclerosus: Insights from Earth Clinic Readers 1. Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Many Earth Clinic readers swear by the use ofapple cider vinegarfor its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Diluting ACV with water and applying it to the affected areas can help redu...
Lichen sclerosus Causes Medical researchers and doctors are still baffled regarding the exact cause of this disease. The condition is believed to be associated to an overactive immune system or a sex hormone-deficiency in the affected areas of the skin. Damage to a particular region of the skin...
A case of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus accompanying bullous morphea. Ann Dermatol 2011; 23:S354 2. Virdi S, et al. Generalized morphea, lichen sclerosis et atrophicus associated with oral submucosal fibrosis in an adult male. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2009; 75: 56 3. Kim ...
Medical Encyclopedia Related to lichen amyloidosis:lichen planus,macular amyloidosis am·y·loid·o·sis (ăm′ə-loi-dō′sĭs) n. Any of a group of diseases or conditions characterized by the formation and deposition of amyloid in various organs and tissues of the body. ...
Lichen planus, lichen planopilaris, and lichen sclerosus Lichen planusis an autoimmune disease characterized by an aberrant T-cell cytotoxic reaction against epithelialbasal cells. It can be triggered by medications, drugs, and infectious agents, especially HCV.De novo-onset cases or flares/relapses ...
Background The classic histopathologic features of lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LS) include lymphoplasmacytic inflammation below a zone of dermal edema and sclerosis. The presence of eosinophils in LS has received little attention, but the finding of tissue eosinophils, particularly eosinophilic spong...
Lichen sclerosus (9.5) Lichen striatus (sometimes) (2.5) Lichenoid drug eruption (3.5) Lichenoid keratosis (18.8) Lichenoid pigmentary purpura (4.8) Lupus erythematosus (17.6) Mycosis fungoides (24.1) Pityriasis lichenoides (2.14) Poikiloderma atrophicans vasculare (17.4) Some neoplasms (Chapters 18...