A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found the reasons why a vulvar (external female genital) skin condition, linked to cancer, is under diagnosed in general practice. The ...
Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ...
A study of 2.5 million women aged 65 years or older found a 0.7% prevalence of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS), and those with VLS had an 11-fold higher risk of developing vulvar squamous cell carcinoma ...
WE all do it – push away a niggling pain, smear of blood or embarassing fluid during intimacy, terrified or “ruining the mood”. But medical experts have issued a stark warning ...
A hard-to-spot rash could be a symptom of a lesser-known condition that can increase the risk of cancer. Lichen sclerosis is a skin condition that can affect individuals of any age or skin colour, ...
A new online guide has been launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably. It is estimated ...
A new study of female Medicare beneficiaries reveals that vulvar lichen sclerosus affects 7 out of every 1,000 women aged 65 and older, significantly higher than rates seen in younger populations. The ...
Q I am a 64-year-old woman, and I was shocked when I was told I have lichen sclerosus. I have lesions on my wrist and arms, which cortisone cream has helped. I’m wondering if the gynecological changes ...
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