Lichen sclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
What is Lichen sclerosis
A
It is an inflammatory condition which usually affects the genitalia and is more common in elderly females.
2
Q
What does the vagina look like?
A
Lichen sclerosus leads to atrophy of the epidermis with white plaques forming
3
Q
Main feature
A
itchy
4
Q
Mx
A
topical steroids and emollients
5
Q
Follow up?
A
- increased risk of vulval cancer
- espec if fails to respond to therapy
