Improve Your Dx of This Oft-Missed Genital Disorder Improve Your Dx of This Oft-Missed Genital Disorder
The nonspecific symptoms of lichen sclerosus often lead to a missed or delayed diagnosis, exacerbating the challenges that patients with the condition face.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - February 16, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Family Medicine/Primary Care Source Type: news

Genital lichen sclerosus misdiagnosis: forensic insights - Abder-Rahman H, Habash I, Hussein A, Al-Shaeb A, Elqasass A, Qaqish LN.
In this case study, we present an instance of genital lichen sclerosus et atrophicus that was initially misdiagnosed as child sexual abuse. A 6-year-old female presented to the emergency department with complaints of vaginal bleeding accompanied by pruritu... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - February 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news

Lichen Sclerosus: Study Highlights Diagnostic Challenge Lichen Sclerosus: Study Highlights Diagnostic Challenge
The aim of the study was to characterize differences in LS and vitiligo based on history, physical exam, and demographic findings at the time of the initial clinic visit.MDedge News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - August 9, 2023 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

GPs have a key role to diagnose vulval lichen sclerosus
Primary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval symptoms and consider the diagnosis of vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS), research led by the University of Bristol suggests. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - June 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news

GPs have a key role to diagnosis vulval lichen sclerosus
Primary care professionals should think beyond thrush and genitourinary symptoms of menopause (GSM) when women present with vulval symptoms and consider the diagnosis of vulval lichen sclerosus (VLS), research led by the University of Bristol suggests. (Source: University of Bristol news)
Source: University of Bristol news - June 26, 2023 Category: Universities & Medical Training Tags: Health, International, Research; Faculty of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Population Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, Institutes, Institutes, Bristol Population Health Science Institute; Press Release Source Type: news

What is in the Differential Diagnosis for Black and White Skin Conditions?
Discussion This is the third in a short case series of differential diagnoses of colored skin conditions. An introduction to dermatological terminologies and information about colors can be can be found here. A differential diagnosis by distribution and common pattern can be found here. For red, orange and yellow conditions, a review can be found here. For green, blue and purple conditions, a review can be found here. For brown and grey conditions, a review can be found here. Note that any color can be a normal variant for an individual or is physiologic for a given state. When lesions of the opposite color of the normal s...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - May 9, 2022 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

How does Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus Present?
Discussion Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA) is a chronic inflammatory disease with a strong autoimmune association. It can occur with other autoimmune diseases. Its specific cause is unknown. It affects females and males of all ages, but especially females 40-60 years. In the pediatric population it affects prepubertal females most often. Treatment includes steroid medications or anti-inflammatory medications. Other treatments may be offered including phototherapy, and much less commonly systemic steroids or immunosuppressive therapy. Circumcision may also be an option for some males. Childhood LSA generally improves b...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - September 6, 2021 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Why Laser Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus Isn't Worth the Cost Why Laser Therapy for Lichen Sclerosus Isn't Worth the Cost
Dr Andrew Kaunitz doesn ' t recommend this novel treatment in place of conventional topicals for vulvar lichen sclerosis.Medscape Ob/Gyn (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - June 11, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health Commentary Source Type: news

What Distinguishes Childhood Masturbation from Other Potential Diagnostic Entities?
Discussion “Childhood masturbation (CM) is defined as self-stimulation of the genitalia in a prepubescent child.” CM is normal sexual behavior and can be noted at all ages including infancy. It becomes very common after puberty. It is one of the most common sexual behaviors. CM can resemble the same adult masturbatory activity including flushing, sweating, muscular contracting and breath holding or tachypnea. However in younger children these changes are not recognized, are interpreted differently or infants and young children may also have different activities. “…(1)stereotyped posturing of the low...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - November 16, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news

Don't Discount Ultrapotent Topical Corticosteroids for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Don't Discount Ultrapotent Topical Corticosteroids for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Still,"there is no question, there is no argument: First-, second- and third-line treatment for lichen sclerosus is an ultrapotent or superpotent topical corticosteroid."Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - October 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Ob/Gyn & Women ' s Health News Source Type: news

Most Clinicians Undertreat Childhood Lichen Sclerosus Most Clinicians Undertreat Childhood Lichen Sclerosus
During the initial assessment, physicians tend to think about sexual abuse or sexually transmitted diseases as the primary culprit.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines)
Source: Medscape Dermatology Headlines - August 11, 2020 Category: Dermatology Tags: Dermatology News Source Type: news

Management of Vulval Lichen Sclerosus Management of Vulval Lichen Sclerosus
This article explores the potential role of plastic surgery in the treatment of vulval lichen sclerosus. What are the options?ePlasty, Open Access Journal of Plastic Surgery (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine Journal Article Source Type: news

Genital agony that thousands of women are just too embarrassed to tell their doctor about
Plaguing almost a million British women, the relatively unknown ailment known as lichen sclerosus causes severe inflammation and irritation in the area on or near the genitals. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 26, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Updates in Lichen Sclerosis 2018 Updates in Lichen Sclerosis 2018
This commentary summarizes the most important revisions in the latest update to guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus published by the British Association of Dermatologists.The British Journal of Dermatology (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 24, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Journal Article Source Type: news

Lichen Sclerosus
Title: Lichen SclerosusCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 7/13/2007 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/20/2018 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Skin General)
Source: MedicineNet Skin General - March 20, 2018 Category: Dermatology Source Type: news