Research progress of the vulvar lichen sclerosus
10.11659/jjssx.03E024078
- VernacularTitle:外阴硬化性苔藓的研究进展
- Author:
Yuan-hua SU
1
;
Yan-bing XIAO
Author Information
1. 贵州航天医院妇科,贵州 遵义 563000
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
vulvar lichen sclerosus;
pathogenesis;
clinical diagnosis;
treatment methods;
progress
- From:
Journal of Regional Anatomy and Operative Surgery
2025;34(4):358-362
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Vulvar lichen sclerosus(LS)is a chronic inflammatory skin and mucosal disease with unknown pathogenesis,which may lead to scar formation of the external genitalia and sexual dysfunction,seriously affecting the quality of life of patients.Genetic factors,autoimmune factors,infections,environment,and hormones are associated with the onset of vulvar LS,and there are also many uncertainties in its clinical diagnosis and treatment.Therefore,based on extensive literatures,this article provides a review of the pathogenesis,diagnosis and evaluation,treatment methods,prognosis and management of vulvar LS.
