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Lichen sclerosus diet: What to eat and avoid

The condition itself isnt well understood, but some health experts believe its caused by autoimmune issues. Avoiding certain ...
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I thought my vaginal opening would shut due to an autoimmune condition. My doctor taught me how to manage it.

I thought I had thrush and tried to treat it with over-the-counter medicine. After seeing a doctor and explaining my symptoms, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. I had never heard of the condition ...
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Lichen Sclerosus: The Silent Genital Health Concern Often Missed

Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ...
Medscape

Multifaceted Approaches Needed for Inflammatory Vulvar Disease

Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...
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Vaginal Skin Peeling: What You Need to Know

Dry or peeling skin on or around your vulva can occur with some skin conditions and infections, including a vaginal yeast infection. You may also have other symptoms like burning or itching. Share on ...
Women's Health

'This Is What It's Like To Have Lichen Sclerosus, A Rare Skin Disorder That Causes Seriously Painful Sex'

When my college boyfriend and I first started having sex in 2011, I believed that I’d been sold the biggest lie of all time. Terrified of STDs thanks to the abstinence-only sex ed at my middle school ...