The aim of this review is to focus on first-line, second-line, and maintenance therapies as well as follow-up of women with VLS
Topically administered corticosteroids are the accepted first-line therapy: however, there is uncertainty as to which second-line treatments to use
Vulval lichen planus (1) Aetiology and natural history Lichen planus is an inflammatory disorder with manifestations on the skin, genital and oral mucous membranes
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LP is a disorder of unknown aetiology affecting mucous and serous membranes
Avoid eating or drinking for at least 30 minutes to allow the
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial has been designed to compare the efficacy and Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a relatively common chronic T cell‐mediated disease, which can cause significant pain, particularly in its erosive or ulcerative forms
We will show you what part of the vulva you should treat
We do not have the evidence that topical corticosteroids can eliminate the oral lichen planus Topical corticosteroids: Clobetasol gel 0
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The term was first coined by Hallopeau in 1887 and it received multiple names such as kraurosis vulvae, balanitis xerotica obliterans, white spot disease, leukoplakia and lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
If creams and ointments do not work, or you have severe lichen planus, steroid tablets or treatment with a special kind of light (light therapy) can help
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Nonspecific treatment: stop irritants, Sitz baths, cool compresses, plain petrolatum or coconut oil, education, support 3
Lines of rash where the skin has been scratched
Clobetasol topical has an average rating of 6
topical corticosteroids in genital erosive lichen planus: a randomized controlled trial Methods: Forty women, diagnosed with GELP at a specialized vulva clinic, were randomized to one session HAL-PDT in vulva and/or vagina (n = 20) or daily applications of clobetasol propionate 0·05% ointment in
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Uncertainty continues to exist around its pathogenesis, histologic diagnosis, and treatment
Scalp (skin on your head usually covered with hair)
Your doctor makes a diagnosis of oral lichen planus based on: Discussion of your medical and dental history and the medications you're taking
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and other conditions which do not respond satisfactorily to less active steroids
Urgent referral (within 2 weeks) is indicated if: Diagnostic criteria for vulval lichen planus; Changed first line management recommendations for vulvodynia; In severe disease, superpotent topical corticosteroid, for example clobetasol propionate 0