Lichen planus, particularly in its oral form, is associated with a small increased risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a chronic condition that affects the skin and mucous membranes ...

Lichen planus is more of a chronic discomfort than a serious health concern. However, people with the oral form have a slightly higher risk of developing oral cancer. Lichen planus is a group of ...

Older women with vulvar lichen sclerosus are more likely to develop a common type of vulvar cancer if left untreated but are likely underdiagnosed, suggesting that more counseling and regular skin ...

Clinical Considerations Consider a patient’s estrogen status, as both vulvar lichen sclerosus and vulvovaginal lichen planus are common in postmenopausal women, and addressing these conditions ...

A new study of female Medicare beneficiaries reveals that vulvar lichen sclerosus affects 7 out of every 1,000 women aged 65 and older, significantly higher than rates seen in younger populations. The ...

Medicare data show older women with vulvar lichen sclerosus are over 11 times more likely to develop vulvar squamous cell carcinoma or carcinoma in situ.

Key takeaways: The standardized overall prevalence rate of lichen planus was 0.15%. Among those treated with systemic immunosuppressants, 28% continued and 46% switched treatments 1 year after ...

Lichen planus affects 1 to 2% of the general population, altering the quality of life for patients due to intense itching or pain. On the skin, lichen planus often appears as purple, itchy, flat ...

A new online guide has launched to support and empower people with vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) to learn about the condition, access the right treatment and live more comfortably.