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Lichen Sclerosus

Symptoms in women and girls

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In women and girls, lichen sclerosus tends to affect the vulva (the skin around the entrance to the vagina) and the skin around the anus (back passage).

Symptoms include:

  • small whiteareas thatmay increase in sizeand join together to form larger patches these patches may become cracked andsore
  • itchiness ,which tends to be worse at night and may disturb sleep
  • the skin becomingfragile and thin,or wrinkly and thickened
  • red or purple blood blisters
  • pain when having sex and/or passing stools

Without treatment, the vulva may gradually scar and shrink. This can make the entrance to the vagina narrower, which makes sex even more difficult and painful.

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How long does lichen sclerosus last?

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Introduction

Lichen sclerosus is a long-term skin condition that mainly affects the skin of the genitals. It usually causes itching and white patches to appear on the affected skin.

Self-help for lichen sclerosus

In addition to the above treatments, the following measures can often help keep your symptoms under control: avoid washing with soap or bubble bath use plain water or an emollient wash instead, suc

Symptoms in men and boys

In men and boys,lichen sclerosus tends to develop on the foreskin and end of the penis. The skin around the anus is rarely affected. Symptoms can include: sore or sometimes itchy white patches on t

Symptoms in women and girls

In women and girls, lichen sclerosus tends to affect the vulva (the skin around the entrance to the vagina) and the skin around the anus (back passage). Symptoms include: small whiteareas thatmay i

Treatments for lichen sclerosus

Steroid creams and ointments The main treatment for lichen sclerosus is steroid ointment or cream , which helps to control symptoms. It should be applied regularly, but relatively sparingly, to the