lichen simplex chronicus Archives

Introduction We have a series of posts looking at lichen sclerosus and other vulvovaginal conditions. For example, we have lichen sclerosus and menopause and lichen sclerosus, and lichen simplex chronicus. We do these posts to promote vulvovaginal education and because some folks have lichen sclerosus and other conditions. Further, many folks find the overlap of symptoms confusing and hard to navigate. In this post, we continue this series and will look at lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. If you are curious about the difference between lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, want to know what to look out for, and wonder if you can have both lichen sclerosus and lichen planus, this post is for you! *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the medical literature to share what you need to know about lichen planus and lichen sclerosus. Importantly, what I share is my interpretation of the science and data. Always…

Introduction Have you heard of lichen simplex chronicus before? You may have encountered the term while searching your symptoms on Google and trying to get a diagnosis. Perhaps you heard the term while watching a webinar on vulvovaginal health. Maybe you have a lichen simplex chronicus diagnosis, or your doctor thinks you *may* have this condition. Regardless, it is essential to have a basic understanding of what lichen simplex chronicus is in order to better advocate for yourself. Further - and this is a spoiler alert - you can have both lichen sclerosus and lichen simplex chronicus. In this post, I share what lichen simplex chronicus is, the main signs and symptoms, and how it is treated. I also address a common question in support groups, "can I have both lichen sclerosus and lichen simplex chronicus"? *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the medical literature to share what you…

Lichen Planus or Lichen Sclerosus? Can You Have Both?

Lichen Simplex Chronicus and LS: What’s the Difference?