Is vulvar lichen planus an autoimmune disease?
Lichen planus is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that can affect the vulva and the vagina; it peaks in incidence between ages 30 and 60. There are three clinical variants of lichen planus affecting the vulva: erosive, papulosquamous, and hypertrophic.
What are vulvar disorders?
Vulvar disease is an abnormality or pathological condition that affects a part or all of the vulva. Some of the common infections may include folliculitis, contact dermatitis, and vulvodynia, among others.
How do I cure my vulvar lichen planus?
Vulvar/vaginal lichen planus may be treated with:
- Follow the vulvar skin care guidelines.
- Steroid ointments, creams, or vaginal inserts. Put them on affected areas, as ordered.
- Tacrolimus (Protopic) ointment. Put it on affected areas, as ordered.
- Pimecrolimus (Elidel) cream.
- Vaginal dilators or intercourse:
Does vulvar lichen planus go away?
If your biopsy shows lichen planus and you have no symptoms, you probably do not need treatment. In most cases, lichen planus will go away within 2 years. If you have symptoms, such as severe itching or sores in your mouth or genital area, treatment can help.
How do I cure my Vulvar lichen planus?
Is vulvovaginitis curable?
Vulvovaginitis refers to different conditions that cause inflammation or infection in the vulva and vagina. The condition is common and easily treatable.
How do you get vulvovaginitis?
Viruses that can cause vulvovaginitis are typically sexually transmitted. These include herpes and human papillomavirus (HPV).
What are the symptoms of vulvar lichen planus?
The symptoms of lichen planus of the vulva and vagina include:
- soreness, burning and rawness around the vulva.
- the vulva may be covered in white streaks and be a red, pink or pale white colour.
- if the vagina is affected, sexual intercourse can be painful.
- if the outer layers of skin break down, moist, red patches can form.
How do you know if lichen sclerosus is cancerous?
How is it diagnosed? Lichen sclerosus is normally diagnosed with a physical examination and conversation about your medical history with a doctor. To diagnose vulvar cancer, you’ll first need a biopsy. A biopsy can help your medical team determine what kind of cancer you have.