ArticleJournal of cosmetic dermatology2023
Efficacy of injecting hybrid cooperative complexes of hyaluronic acid for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus: A preliminary study.
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- Regenerative Approaches in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Systematic Review.International journal of molecular sciences · 2025Pooled it
- Superselective Internal Pudendal Artery Thrombolytic Therapy Combined With Concentrated Growth Factor for Hyaluronic Acid Embolization After Vulvovaginal Rejuvenation: A Case Report and Review of Literature.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Review
- Intradermal Injection of Hybrid Complexes of High- and Low-Molecular-Weight Hyaluronan: Where Do We Stand and Where Are We Headed in Regenerative Medicine?International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Efficacy of injecting hybrid cooperative complexes of hyaluronic acid for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus: A preliminary study.Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundLichen sclerosus is a chronic relapsing inflammatory skin disease, which involves most commonly the anogenital region. The gold standard in treatment is ultra-potent topical steroids (clobetasol propionate): it aims at controlling the symptoms, stopping further scarring and distortion, and reducing the risk of cancer.
objectivesThe aim of this preliminary study is to evaluate the efficacy of injecting Hybrid Cooperative Complexes of Hyaluronic Acid (HCC) for the treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS).
methodsTwenty female adult patients (range: 21-78 years), aged over 18, with histopathological diagnosis of lichen sclerosus and good general conditions were enrolled. Patients underwent HCC infiltration every month, for 3 times. Patients were evaluated at baseline (T0) and after one (T1) and six months (T2) after treatment. During every visit, each patient was studied clinically and with videothermography. Itching, burning sensation, pain, and dyspareunia were reported by patients at T0, T1, and T2. The effectiveness of the treatment on patients' quality of life and sexual function was evaluated using the Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) at T0 and at T2.
resultsThe results of this preliminary study are very promising, in fact, all patients had a significant reduction in most symptoms after 1 and 6 months of HCC treatment. The reduction of patients with itching (p value ≤ 0.001), pain (p value = 0.031), and burning sensation (p = 0.004) at 6 months is significant. The analysis of DLQI scores revealed a significant improvement in patients' quality of life. At baseline, the average score of DLQI (±SD) was 5.89 ± 3.68 while at follow-up it was 3.42 ± 2.36 (p = 0.002).
conclusionsOur preliminary study has demonstrated the validity and tolerability of HCC infiltrations in patients with VLS, and the effectiveness of HCC in reducing symptoms and, thus, to improve sexuality and patient quality of life.
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