SQUAMOUS CELL HYPERPLASIA

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Hi all,

I thought this was interesting, mainly because of the thought that 'here's

another definition or 'name' yet symptoms and treatments are so similiar and

why I tend to think of most vuvlar problems (whatever we might call it ,

from Vulvodynia, Vestibulitis, to Lichen Sclerosis or whatever are all

under the same umbrella) (Excluding infections or god forbid Cancer) again

they suggest steroid creams, but no mention of the Estrogen 'Estradiol,'

*sigh*...to 'fix' the skin and rebuild it, yet it is what 'cured' me..and

others are benefiting too, What am I going to do with these doctors, *smack

*smack*.. haha. *chuckle*.... Dee~

From the University of Michigan, OBYGN..

SQUAMOUS CELL HYPERPLASIA

Squamous cell hyperplasia (hyperplastic dystrophy) is an abnormal growth of

the skin of the vulva. Two thirds of patients are premenopausal. It has a

variety of appearances. It may present as a pink or red vulva . It

frequently appears as elevated white patches.

Moisture, scratching, scrubbing and medications may cause variations in the

appearance of the lesions. The size of the lesions ranges from small to

extensive. The areas most frequently involved are the hood of the clitoris,

labia majora, outer aspect of the labia minora and the posterior commissure.

Lesions may also extend to the lateral surface of the labia majora and even

to the thighs. When the skin becomes too thick, hardened patches on the

vulvar area may appear. This is related to chronic irritation. A biopsy (a

minor surgical procedure to remove a small piece of tissue that is then

examined under a microscope) is often performed to diagnose this problem.

Many things can trigger itching on the vulva. The itching generally stops

when the skin heals. Remember that it took a long time for the squamous cell

hyperplasia to develop, so don't expect it to improve overnight.

It is often chronic and may require long-term treatment with steroid creams

or ointments.

(** my note- ESTRADIOL?? YES..sorry, MY opinion) ** .

These are rubbed into the vulvar tissue. Squamous cell hyperplasia is

sometimes observed next to lesions of invasive squamous cell cancer,

although the risk of development of invasive cancer for women treated for

squamous cell hyperplasia without vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is

minimal.

Center for Vulvar Diseases University of Michigan Medical Center

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 1500 E. Medical Cent er Drive

Taubman Center, Reception E, Box 0384

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-0384

Appointments:(734)763-6295