Lichen sclerosus might also cause the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) to shrink. It's not entirely clear what causes lichen sclerosus. Possible causes include a family history, an overactive ...

IN Menopause Awareness Month, it’s great to see more celebrities talk about their experiences. It reminds women they are not alone if, and when, symptoms occur. The best way to prepare for ...

Patients with associated lichen sclerosus were excluded ... and pessaries were used for vaginal disease inside the hymen. Therapeutic agents included the following: Oral MTX: 5 to 7.5 mg weekly ...

Lichen sclerosus of the penis can cause scarring at the glans, urethral stricture, and may be associated with squamous cell carcinoma. Topical tacrolimus is effective against lichen sclerosus in ...

9. You have lichen planus or lichen sclerosus. Lichen planus is "a condition that happens when your immune system attacks cells of the skin or mucous membranes (like the vagina)," Dr. White explains.

The management of atrophic vaginitis may include self-help measures, estrogen replacement, and botanical therapies, as well as education. Self-help measures include the use of water-based vaginal ...

Considering taking supplements to treat lichen sclerosus? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of lichen sclerosus. Follow the links to read common uses ...

Women employ this treatment for sexual dysfunction, urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness, lichen sclerosis, lichen planus, post-partum fecal incontinence, decreased ability to orgasm, and chronic ...

Heber, Ulrich Bilger, Wolfgang Türk, Roman and Lange, Otto L. 2010. Photoprotection of reaction centres in photosynthetic organisms: mechanisms of thermal energy dissipation in desiccated thalli of ...

Lichen planus, particularly in its oral form, is associated with a small increased risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a chronic condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes ...

Psoriasis and lichen planus are skin conditions that share some features in common, like a red and scaly look, but they also have key differences. Psoriasis tends to thicken into patches and can ...