Biopsies and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus ft. Dr. Babb

Biopsies and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus ft. Dr. Babb

Introduction In today's video, Dr. Babb joins us to answer all your questions about vulvar biopsies for lichen sclerosus. We chat about: Is a biopsy necessary Areas or instances when you shouldn't biopsy What does "non-specific inflammation mean" and how to proceed if your results say this Second opinions on biopsy readings from another pathologist Whether mild or early LS can be caused via a biopsy and more! We learned a lot in this one and hope you will, too! *Disclaimer: This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult with your medical provider before making any changes to your health plan. Be sure to like this video and subscribe to our channel for more educational LS content. If this video was helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today at https://lssupportnetwork.org/donate." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sZPzBXUack Important Links Get…
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Anti-Fat Bias, Misdiagnoses, and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Anti-Fat Bias, Misdiagnoses, and Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Introduction Content Warning: anti-fatness, anti-fat bias, weight loss, medical abuse, and medical neglect.   Misdiagnoses are common in the vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) community. Many of us, myself included, endured years of pain and suffering, only for healthcare providers to dismiss us. Many factors contribute to misdiagnosis. For example, a lack of provider education about vulvar lichen sclerosus can lead to misdiagnoses; lack of awareness may be another factor. Those two points get a lot of attention when it comes to misdiagnosis. However, something that gets less attention is discriminatory factors that can lead to misdiagnoses. Today, we have the honor of featuring a guest post by Chris Barbieri on the topic of anti-fat bias, misdiagnosis, and vulvar lichen sclerosus. Anti-fat bias is a form of discrimination that involves prejudiced attitudes against someone's body size or weight. Chris is one of Jaclyn's oldest and dearest friends. She is a brilliant human…
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Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus and Skin Color Changes

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus and Skin Color Changes

Introduction Lichen sclerosus can cause the skin of the vulva to change color in many people with LS. However, we frequently get asked questions like, “Why is the color changing?” and “What does this color mean?” Today, we are going to discuss all things lichen sclerosus and skin color changes. We will address hypopigmentation, hyperpigmentation, what to do if you notice new color changes, and how these changes differ in skin of color. Disclaimers *This post is evidence-based; I draw on the medical literature to share what you need to know about lichen sclerosus and skin color changes. Importantly, what I share is my interpretation of the science and data. **If this post is helpful to you, we’d love your support so we can continue providing important education like this. Make a donation today, volunteer with us, or share our posts in your support groups. What are Clinical Signs? First…
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