A 47-year-old female presented for evaluation of a pruritic and painful vulvar dermatitis ... and the vulva showed chronic dermatitis and lichen simplex chronicus. The patient denied having ...

Scale may or may not be detectable in vulvar lichenification ... [1] Lichenification may arise from normal-appearing skin ("lichen simplex chronicus") or may be superimposed on some other ...

Vaginal itching has many possible causes, including allergens, hormonal changes, irritants, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), hormonal changes, or other factors. Proper hygiene—rinsing ...

Vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) is a long-term skin condition that can advance to vulvar squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) via differentiated vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (dVIN). Symptoms of LS are ...

This tumor is associated in most cases with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and in a small percentage with vulvar dermatosis, such as lichen sclerosus. Unfortunately, the symptomatology is often ...

I used statins for over a decade but developed vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS), which only went away when I stopped the statins. They weren’t very effective; on a statin, my total cholesterol was still ...

Lichen sclerosus usually comes and goes. It can cause permanent scars and may get worse over time if it is not treated. Several sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause vulvar or vaginal ...

What Is Oral Lichen Planus? Oral lichen planus is a long-lasting disease that affects your mouth, causing symptoms such as painful white patches, redness, and swelling. It doesn't go away ...

Vulvar cancer is a relatively rare type of cancer that affects the vulva, the external genital organs that protect a female’s reproductive system. Early signs include a lump, itching, and ...

Vulvar and vaginal itching are common and have many potential causes. The itching is often due to irritation from clothing, menstrual products, or fragrances. Avoiding these triggers can help ...