Quality of Life in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Patients Treated With Long-Term Topical Corticosteroids
Objective
The aim of the study was to investigate the quality of life in vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) patients treated with long-term, individualized topical corticosteroids.
Methods
A prospective cross-sectional study comparing new pretreatment and long-term treated VLS patients attending a dermatogynecology practice in Sydney, Australia. Participants were invited to complete the Vulvar Quality of Life Index (VQLI). The VQLI scores were compared between the 2 groups.
Results
A total of 204 biopsy-proven VLS patients—68 new pretreatment and 136 treated patients on topical corticosteroids for 2 years or longer. Treated participants scored lower in all VQLI components, including total score (median = 2.0 [interquartile range {IQR} = 0.0–6.0] vs 13.5 [IQR = 7.5–22.0]; p
Source: Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease - Category: OBGYN Tags: Non-Neoplastic Vulvovaginal Topics Source Type: research
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