Share on Facebook lichen (redirected fromLichen sclerosus) Thesaurus Medical Acronyms Encyclopedia Wikipedia Related to Lichen sclerosus:lichen planus,Lichen simplex chronicus,lichen sclerosus et atrophicus li·chen (lī′kən) n. 1.A composite organism made up of a fungus, usually an ascomycete,...
The tissue modifications that occur in lichen sclerosus produce a number of atrophic changes in the vulvar structures. The involvement of the vagina is not a characteristic of lichen sclerosus although variable degrees of narrowing of the introitus may occur (Longinotti et al., 2005). On this ...
Lichen sclerosus with vaginal involvement: report of 2 cases and review of the literature. JAMA Dermatol. 2013 Oct; 149(10):1199- 202.Zendell K, Edwards L. Lichen sclerosus with vaginal involvement: report of 2 cas...
Lichen sclerosus is a common vulvar condition. However, it is rarely seen on the vagina. To date, there have been two reports of vaginal lichen sclerosus developing in menopausal patients.18,19 Intravaginal steroids are the initial treatment for this condition. View chapterExplore b...
Don’t Be Embarrassed To Talk About Your Vulva And Vagina There are many reasons we don’t have a plethora of good information and reliable studies on lichen sclerosus, and one of them is that women often feel embarrassed because they’ve been shamed about these conversations. It is important...
Vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic skin condition that affects the vulva (the skin surrounding the opening of the vagina) and anus and is followed by itching and pain. Facts This condition can occur in people of any age, including children, females of reproductive age, and adults ...
1) Lichen sclerosus of vulva 外阴硬化性苔癣 2) vulva 外阴 1. Clinical analysis of 20 cases of malignant melanoma ofvulvaand vagina; 外阴阴道恶性黑色素瘤20例临床分析 2. One Case Report and Literatures Review of Vulva Angiomyofibroblastoma; ...
Lichen sclerosus (LS) and lichen planus (LP) are dermatological diseases with similarities and differences. Both inflame the stratified squamous epithelial sites of the body, LS preferring the genitalia and LP the oral cavity and extragenital skin. The diseases are usually symptomatic – painful or...
Find a cure for Lichen Sclerosus (lichen sclerosis). Research and Providers listed. Lichen Sclerosus treatment (especially vulvar lichen sclerosus treatment) is under diagnosed, under treated, and under funded. We are trying to end the pain. Dr. Charles
When affecting the female genitalia, erosive LP may be confused with lichen sclerosus. However, unlike erosive LP, lichen sclerosus rarely affects the vagina or oral mucosa.[37] Other disorders of the genitalia that should be considered include plasma cell vulvitis, vulvar intraepithelial neoplasm, ...