Pediatric Lichen Sclerosus: What You Need to Know to Support your Child
Introduction There are a lot of myths and misinformation floating around the world wide web when it comes to lichen sclerosus. You have probably heard a few already. For example, you might have read that "lichen sclerosus only occurs in post-menopausal folks." This is a myth that has been thoroughly debunked by science. We know that lichen sclerosus can affect any age group, including young children, premenopausal folks, and folks in perimenopause/menopause/post menopause. You read that right! Children can get lichen sclerosus. The medical term for this is pediatric lichen sclerosus. In this post, we will discuss the fundamentals of pediatric lichen sclerosus. I share the main signs and symptoms to look out for, how LS is diagnosed in children, and what the treatment plan looks like. Additionally, I share what to do if you suspect your child might have lichen sclerosus. *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the…