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 ...

This rare skin condition causes blisters and color changes on the vulva. Lichen sclerosus might also cause the inner vaginal lips (labia minora) to shrink. It's not entirely clear what causes ...

People with lichen planus may also notice painful sores and blisters. Similarly, lichen sclerosus is a patchy white rash that causes intense itching in your genital area (though it can appear on other ...

Lichen planus is an itchy skin rash that may affect the quality and duration of sleep, which could cause fatigue. The skin condition is also linked with anxiety, depression, and a lower quality of ...

Etiology: Lichen planus is a common, pruritic, inflammatory disease of the skin, hair follicles, and mucous membranes. The cause of lichen planus is unknown; however, some lichenoid rashes are ...

You may have come across a lichen, which is a unique fusion of plant and fungus. Lichens are living things and they can cause a great deal of panic to any gardener desperate about the health of their ...

Intimate problem often misdiagnosed Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory skin condition which can causes itchy white patches, pain and swelling in the genitals. It isn't contagious or ...

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 ...

Genes don't seem to play a role in most cases of lichen planus. And it's not even clear what happens in your body to cause the condition, though doctors suspect a mistaken immune system response ...

Lichen planus is believed to be an autoimmune disease, although its exact cause remains unknown. It’s thought that exposure to viruses, drugs, or allergens may alter skin cells, prompting an ...

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 ...

Purpose: The stability of a triamcinolone acetonide mouthwash and its efficacy in treating oral lichen planus are described. Results: The mouthwash had a satisfactory shelf life and was well ...