Lichen sclerosus

Lichen sclerosusLichen sclerosus
  • Facts:
    Chronic inflammatory condition of the anogenital area
    MC affects postmenopausal women
  • History / PE:
    Anogential discomfort
    Pruritis
    Dyspareunia
    Dysuria
    Painful defecation
  • Diagnosis:
    Porcelain-white atrophy
    Vulvar punch biopsy (rule out vulvar SCC)
  • Treatment:
    High potency topical steroids
  • See Also:
    Lichen planus (mucocutaneous disease)



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August 7th 2010