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Unusual remodeling of the hyalinization band in vulval lichen sclerosus by type V collagen and ECM 1 protein

Clinics, 2015
OBJECTIVES: The vulva is the primary site affected in lichen sclerosus, a chronic dermatosis in women that is histologically characterized by a zone of collagen remodeling in the superior dermis. The normal physiological properties of the vulva depend on
Charles A.P. Godoy, Walcy R. Teodoro, Ana Paula P. Velosa, Ana Lucia Garippo, Esmeralda Miristeni Eher, Edwin Roger Parra, Mirian N. Sotto, Vera L. Capelozzi   +7 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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Vulvar Pruritus: A Review of Clinical Associations, Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Management

Frontiers in Medicine, 2021
Vulvar pruritus is an unpleasant sensation and frequent symptom associated with many dermatologic conditions, including infectious, inflammatory and neoplastic dermatoses affecting the female genitalia.
Haya S. Raef, Haya S. Raef, Sarina B. Elmariah   +2 more
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High frequency of loss of heterozygosity in vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is associated with invasive vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC) [PDF]

, 2001
Vulval intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) is thought to be the premalignant phase of human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated vulval squamous cell carcinoma (VSCC).
Abbou, M. (Mustaffa), Dinjens, W.N.M. (Winand), Ijzendoorn, Y. (Ynske), Krijger, R.R. (Ronald) de, Lindstedt, E.W. (Eric), Tilanus, H.W. (Hugo), Wijnhoven, B.P.L. (Bas)   +6 more
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Adipose-Derived Stem Cell (ADSC) Therapy in the Treatment of Genital Lichen Sclerosus: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]

, 2023
Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis mostly localized in the genital area, characterized by vulvar alterations that can severely impact a patient's quality of life.
Condorelli A., Contu L., Ficarelli E., Motolese A., Motolese A., Paganelli A., Paganelli R.   +6 more
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Human papillomavirus-associated increase in p16INK4A expression in penile lichen sclerosus and squamous cell carcinoma [PDF]

, 2008
Re-use of this article is permitted in accordance with the Creative Commons Deed, Attribution 2·5, which does not permit commercial exploitationBackground: Human papillomaviruses (HPVs) are sexually transmitted human carcinogens that may play a role in ...
Baithun, Bezerra, Brown, Carlson, Castellsague, De Villiers, Depasquale, Doorbar, Ferreux, Franceschi, Gargiulo, Gregoire, Herrero, Kayes, Keating, Klaes, Kleter, Kleter, Lont, Micali, Nasca, Nasca, O’Neill, Parkin, Parkin, Pascual, Perceau, Picconi, Pietrzak, Powell, Rubin, Senba, Soufir, Van Der Graaf, Zur Hausen   +34 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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Genital Skin Diseases and Their Expression in Sexual Functionality [PDF]

, 2015
Sexual functionality acts as an important function of the individual, acting both physically and mentally to create a state of well-being and permitting procreation.
Albu, Gabriela, Georgescu, Simona Roxana, Sarbu, Maria Isabela, Tampa, Mircea   +3 more
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Dermoscopic and reflectance confocal microscopy features of two cases of vulvar basal cell carcinoma [PDF]

, 2018
Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignant skin cancer. Its genital localization is rare, and the diagnosis in this site could be challenging.
Cinotti, Elisa, Habougit, Cyril, Luisi, Stefano, Perrot, Jean Luc, Rubegni, Pietro, Tonini, Giulia   +5 more
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Dermatology Case [PDF]

, 2016
Menina de cinco anos com antecedentes de obstipação e enurese noturna primária, medicada com desmopressina. Referenciada pelo médico assistente à consulta de Pediatria por despigmentação e erosões vulvares associada a prurido intenso, com dois meses de ...
Carvalho, Sónia, Fernandes, Alexandra, Lopes, Tânia, Madureira, Cristina, Sequeira, Alexandra, Vieira, Ana Paula   +5 more
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