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Cutaneous dysbiosis in girls with vulvar lichen sclerosus [PDF]

Microbiology Spectrum
Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic skin condition affecting the vulva, causing significant discomfort, but its etiology in prepubertal girls remains poorly understood. VLS presents with itching, irritation, and pain.
Liying Sun, Huihui Gao, Hongyu Chen, Chenfei Ren, Junwen Zhang, Qiuxiang Shen, Li Zhu, Dandan Chen, Lingling Jin, Chaoqun Wang, Fengxia Li, Lan Yu   +11 more
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Trends and Developments in Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Research. [PDF]

Health Sci Rep
ABSTRACT Background Despite the prevalence of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) as a chronic skin disease in clinical settings, there is a notable absence of a comprehensive bibliometric analysis summarizing the existing literature on this topic. The aim of this study is to offer clinicians, researchers, and other interested parties an up‐to‐date overview ...
He FR, Lin YR, Wen YH, Deng JH.
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A Guide to Screening for Autoimmune Diseases in Patients With Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus. [PDF]

Australas J Dermatol
ABSTRACT Background The aetiology of vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) remains unknown. However, there is evidence that in addition to a genetic predisposition, autoimmunity contributes to the pathogenesis. Objectives The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of autoimmune disease and positive autoantibody serology in patients with VLS ...
Guttentag A, Wijaya M, Fischer GO, Lee A, Liu K, Saunderson RB.   +5 more
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Blue diode laser as supportive therapy for the management of vulvar lichen sclerosus [PDF]

Dermatology Reports
Vulvar lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by the thinning and atrophy of the skin and mucosa surrounding the vulva and anus.
Serena Bergamo, Margherita Gobbo, Silvia Chimenton, Giorgia D'Angelo, Luca Guarda Nardini, Alessandro Gatti   +5 more
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Predicting the development of vulvar lichen sclerosus

RUDN Journal of Medicine
Relevance. The issue of timely diagnosis and treatment of vulvar lichen sclerosus has become especially acute in recent years due to the “rejuvenation” of the disease and the risk of its malignancy.
Ekaterina V. Kolesnikova, Alexander V. Zharov, Lyudmila K. Osipova, Artem I. Dupleev   +3 more
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The Potential Coexistence of Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases and Pediatric Vulvar Lichen sclerosus [PDF]

Children
Introduction: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS), a chronic inflammatory skin disorder, often coexists with autoimmune thyroid disease (AITD). VLS presents with subtle symptoms including vulvar itching and discomfort.
Agnieszka Dulska, Jakub Bodziony, Marta Janik, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop   +3 more
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Etiology, Clinical Features, and Diagnosis of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: A Scoping Review [PDF]

Obstetrics and Gynecology International, 2020
Objective. Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder, which affects women of all ages. With numerous controversies as regards to the nomenclature, diagnosis and its association with neoplastic conditions, we decided to conduct a ...
Nilanchali Singh, Prafull Ghatage
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The Effect of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus on Urogynecological Functions in Postmenopausal Women

Namık Kemal Tıp Dergisi, 2022
Aim:To examine the relationship between urinary symptoms and vulvar lichen sclerosus.Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was performed in our clinic between January 2019 and March 2020. One hundred and ten patients were included in the study.
Sema KARAKAŞ, Şükrü YILDIZ, Levent YAŞAR   +2 more
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The relationship between the vaginal and vulvar microbiomes and lichen sclerosus symptoms in post-menopausal women

Scientific Reports
Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition of unknown etiology that affects the genital and extragenital skin, which can lead to sexual dysfunction and has been associated with vulvar cancer.
Oluwatobiloba A. Taylor, Kenzie D. Birse, D.’Atra J. Hill, Samantha Knodel, Laura Noel-Romas, Anna Myers, Jean Marino, Adam D. Burgener, Rachel Pope, Christina Farr Zuend   +9 more
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Vulvar lichen sclerosus et atrophicus: Refractory to standard therapy

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2023
Vulvar lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is an inflammatory disease which can affect the pediatric age group, although rarely. Its prevalence is underestimated. It may have genital or extragenital manifestations.
Thasneem S Luqman, Akshay Kalavant, K S Sunil Kumar, A R Swathy   +3 more
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