Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an uncommon chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous condition. LS shows a predilection for the anogenital area, most commonly affecting the vulva in women and the...
A complete medical history and physical examination of the genital and anal areas are essential. Female and male genitalia LS are often associated with intractable pruritus, dyspareun...
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends annual follow-up for women with well-controlled disease and more frequent visits for pat...
ACOG Practice Bulletin No. 224: Diagnosis and management of vulvar skin disorders. Obstet Gynecol. 2020;136(1):e1-e14. doi: 10.1097/AOG.000000000000...
National Vulvodynia Association: www.nva.org
The International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease: www.issvd.org
L90.0 Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
N48.0 Leukoplakia of penis
N90.4 Leukoplakia of vulva
25674000 Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
402423004 Adult lichen sclerosus
402424005 Childhood lich...
LS is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition with predilection for the anogenital area.
Diagnosis is made based on clinical presentation, usually requiring histologic confirmation by bi...
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