Re: Info on Lichen Planus vs. lichen sclerosis (Pam)

[Guest guest]

Lichen sclerosis and lichen planus are related skin conditions. Lichen

planus is more rare and more difficult to treat. Lichen sclerosis only

affects the vulvar/anal areas and doesn't go into the vagina like LP,

so with LS you typically don't need suppositories. LS is generally

treated with topical steroids like clobetasol and sometimes topical

hormones ot help with skin condition.

Melinda

[Guest guest]

Thanks Melinda.

Reply-To: VulvarDisorders To: VulvarDisorders Subject: Re: Info on Lichen Planus vs. lichen sclerosis (Pam)Date: Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:26:36 -0000

Lichen sclerosis and lichen planus are related skin conditions. Lichen planus is more rare and more difficult to treat. Lichen sclerosis only affects the vulvar/anal areas and doesn't go into the vagina like LP, so with LS you typically don't need suppositories. LS is generally treated with topical steroids like clobetasol and sometimes topical hormones ot help with skin condition. Melinda