Surgical correction of vulvar scarring in patients with lichen sclerosus reduced sexual distress and improved function, with most reporting significant pain relief and enhanced clitoral sensation.

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Expert-led virtual support significantly improved quality of life in women with vulvar lichen sclerosus, supporting its role ...

Lichen nitidus is an inflammatory condition that causes small, shiny bumps to develop on the skin. It rarely causes other symptoms and does not usually require treatment. The causes of lichen nitidus ...

Lichen planus is an inflammatory skin condition that causes a rash that is usually itchy. It consists of small, shiny, slightly raised, flat-topped bumps that can be pink or purple in color. Lichen ...

Lichens were already widespread more than 410 million years ago, according to a new international study that identifies a fossil from Brazil as one of the oldest lichen in Earth's history. The team ...

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Lichen planus, particularly in its oral form, is associated with a small increased risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a chronic condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes, ...

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Lichen sclerosus is a long-term inflammatory skin condition that creates patches of shiny white skin that’s thinner than typical. It most commonly affects the genital and anal regions, especially the ...