Lichen Sclerosus Characterized by Distressing Vulvar Itching in Postmenopausal Women

Shiomi Ushida, Hiroshi Takagi, Satoshi Ichigo, Kazutoshi Matsunami and Atsushi Imai
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Atsushi Imai: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Matsunami General Hospital, Japan

Biomedical Journal of Scientific & Technical Research, 2022, vol. 47, issue 5, 38870-38872

Abstract: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) causes intractable itching, pain, burning, and dyapareunia and tissue scarring. Vulvar pruritus is a common symptom that significantly affects the quality of life (QOL) of affected women. In everyday life, anogenital itching is intractable. It not only impairs the QOL but may also cause sexual dysfunction. Many medications available only relive the symptoms, so far. Therefore, early detection of vulvar LS, subsequent and sustained treatment, as well as patient support and timely intervention are required.

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Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.26717/BJSTR.2022.47.007553

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