Controlled Lichen Sclerosus and Still Painful During Intercourse: Why It Happens
Lichen is controlled, but intercourse is still painful. I explain the five most frequent causes of persistent dyspareunia, why it’s important to measure sexual function, and what to discuss at your next appointment.
Candidiasis or Lichen Sclerosus? When to Stop Treating Yeast Infections
Many women spend years treating yeast infections they never had. I explain what separates candidiasis from lichen sclerosus, what signs you can observe yourself, and when you need to stop changing creams and request a vulvar examination.
Constant vulvar itching: why you notice it even when you don’t touch it
There is a question that almost no patient asks and that I have learned to ask myself: how much time a day do you spend thinking about that area? The answer is usually “all the time.” That constant vulvar itching has an explanation in the skin, not in the head, and it is advisable to look at it before continuing to treat infections that never fully heal.
Lichen Sclerosus Treatment and Vulvar Cancer Risk
What we know about the relationship between treating vulvar lichen sclerosus and the risk of squamous cell carcinoma, with the figures and studies that support it.
Diagnostic Delay in Lichen Sclerosus: 5 Phrases That Hurt You
Five common phrases in consultation that normalize symptoms of vulvar lichen sclerosus, why they are false, and what you can request to shorten the wait.
Lichen sclerosus: are my cells still being damaged if I have no symptoms?
Not feeling discomfort does not mean that Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus is inactive. Discover why VLS can continue to damage your skin tissue “silently” and how you can control it.
Hereditary Lichen Sclerosus: Is It Inherited from Mother to Daughter?
Lichen sclerosus is not inherited like eye color, but there may be a familial predisposition. I explain what this means and how to act in time.
Corticophobia in VLS: why fear harms you
Fear of corticosteroids—corticophobia—can be as harmful as not treating VLS. Discover why undertreatment promotes progression.
Vulvar biopsy in lichen sclerosus: what it means
Do you have lichen sclerosus and have been asked to have a biopsy? I explain when it is indicated, what the process involves, and what information it provides in your case.
Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Diagnosis: What You Need to Know Now
Have you just received a vulvar lichen sclerosus diagnosis? I explain what it means, which symptoms to monitor, and what steps to take starting today