Of 52 (of 83) previously sexually active women with entry dyspareunia because of lichen planus, 44 were prepared to attempt vaginal intercourse once the disease had been adequately controlled.

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 ...

Researchers have found a potential new way to improve the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) using a novel combined therapy. The results build on two harmonized Phase I clinical trials ...

Doctors diagnose and monitor multiple sclerosis (MS) using a few different tests and criteria. MRI scans, blood and spinal fluid tests, and other assessments can help them rule out other causes of ...

The FDA has approved a new injectable form of the multiple sclerosis drug ocrelizumab for use in adults with relapsing and progressive forms of the disease. Multiple sclerosis occurs when the body ...

10-minute subcutaneous injection for people with relapsing and progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). The injection is administered by a health care professional. Patients are given premedications ...

How Does Ocrevus Work in MS? MS happens when your immune system damages the protective covering around the nerves in your brain, called myelin. This affects how your brain communicates with ...

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive motor neuron disease with largely unknown pathogenesis that typically results in death within a few years from diagnosis. There are currently ...

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 ...

Rock-hugging river jelly lichen was discovered along the River Sprint for the first time, in what the agency described as a "significant biodiversity milestone". The species only lives in very ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath, a protective covering around nerves in the brain and spinal cord. This causes damage that ...

Exercise can be a challenge for some people with multiple sclerosis (MS). Muscle weakness, numbness, and balance issues can make physical activity difficult. Still, exercise is important for ...