Management of Lichen Sclerosus and Related Comorbidities at a Tertiary Referral Center: Beyond Topical Steroids.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory dermatosis predominantly affecting the anogenital area, with potential systemic implications.

Objective

Our aim was to elucidate its clinical characteristics and management strategies.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective observational study on adult patients with LS referred to our center between January 2022 and December 2023.

Results

Forty-six adult subjects affected with LS were enrolled in the present study. The majority of patients presented with genital involvement, but a significant subset also exhibited extragenital LS and concomitant immune-mediated disorders. Common symptoms included itching, soreness, and dyspareunia, with characteristic skin findings of erythema and atrophy. Topical corti

SUBMITTER: Paganelli A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11620200 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature