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Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Rethinking Treatment

Pja Hillard

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Lichen sclerosus is an underdiagnosed skin condition that can occur in women of all ages, and even before puberty. It frequently causes vulvar itching, burning, pain, and significant vulvar scarring. Until recently, the standard treatment (and maintenance therapy) was testosterone 2% ointment, but 0.05% …

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Lichen sclerosus is an underdiagnosed skin condition that can occur in women of all ages, and even before puberty. It frequently causes vulvar itching, burning, pain, and significant vulvar scarring. Until recently, the standard treatment (and maintenance therapy) was testosterone 2% ointment, but 0.05% …

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Lichen sclerosus is an underdiagnosed skin condition that can occur in women of all ages, and even before puberty. It frequently causes vulvar itching, burning, pain, and significant vulvar scarring. Until recently, the standard treatment (and maintenance therapy) was testosterone 2% ointment, but 0.05% …

Key concepts: Lichen sclerosus, Itching, Medicine, Dermatology

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