ReviewDrugs & aging2009
Vulvar lichen sclerosus in the elderly: pathophysiology and treatment update.
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4 citing papers in PubMed, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- Use of fractional and microablative CO2 laser in cases of vulvar lichen sclerosus: a clinical-histological analysis.Lasers in medical science · 2026Article
- Responses to the McGill Pain Questionnaire predict neuropathic pain medication use in women in with vulvar lichen sclerosus.Journal of lower genital tract disease · 2015Article
- Rates of self-reported urinary, gastrointestinal, and pain comorbidities in women with vulvar lichen sclerosus.Journal of lower genital tract disease · 2012Article
- Lower Urinary Tract and Functional Bowel Symptoms in Women With Vulvar Diseases and Controls.Female pelvic medicine & reconstructive surgeryArticle
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Abstract
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic skin condition that most commonly affects the anogenital skin of postmenopausal women. The aetiology of the condition is multifactorial. The most common presenting symptom is itching. Lichen sclerosus has a characteristic appearance. Diagnosis is made with vulvar biopsy. Treatment is important and the regimen most often includes topical corticosteroid ointments. Lifetime surveillance of the skin is imperative because of the increased risk of squamous cell carcinoma in patients with lichen sclerosus.
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