Introduction Experimental treatments show promise in managing a condition but have yet to be thoroughly evaluated for efficacy, safety, and acceptability. Think of it like a non-approved treatment option; it may or may not work. In the context of lichen sclerosus, when discussing experimental treatment options, I mean interventions, medications, or procedures that have not yet shown to be fully effective as a treatment but show promise in helping with symptom management. Some of these experimental treatments include platelet-rich plasma for vulvar lichen sclerosus, laser, and phototherapy. I often get asked about platelet-rich plasma for lichen sclerosus. For example, folks ask, “Someone on a forum mentioned platelet-rich plasma; what is this?” or “Is platelet-rich plasma an effective treatment for lichen sclerosus?”. In today’s post, I will take a deep dive into platelet-rich plasma by addressing what it is, what the procedure involves, and what the science says for vulvar lichen…