| Title |
Diagnosis and Treatment of Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: An Update for Dermatologists
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|---|---|
| Published in |
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology, July 2018
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| DOI | 10.1007/s40257-018-0364-7 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Andrew Lee, Gayle Fischer |
| Abstract |
Vulvar lichen sclerosus is an important skin disease that is common in women in their 50 s and beyond; however, it can also affect females of any age, including children. If not treated, it has the potential to cause significant and permanent scarring and deformity of the vulvar structure. In addition, if untreated, it is associated with a 2-6% lifetime risk of malignant squamous neoplasia of the vulva. Lichen sclerosus has been considered a difficult to manage condition; however, both serious complications can potentially be prevented with early intervention with topical corticosteroid, suggesting that the course of the disease can be treatment modified. |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 120 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 14 | 12% |
| Other | 13 | 11% |
| Student > Postgraduate | 13 | 11% |
| Researcher | 11 | 9% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 9 | 8% |
| Other | 20 | 17% |
| Unknown | 40 | 33% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 55 | 46% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 4 | 3% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 4 | 3% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 2 | 2% |
| Earth and Planetary Sciences | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 9 | 8% |
| Unknown | 45 | 38% |
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