If you're concerned about discomfort or irritation in your intimate area, it could be vulval lichen sclerosus, a chronic skin disease that can impact not just your physical health but also your ...

A lichen sclerosus diet is a sought-after subject for those with the chronic condition; the hope is that eating or avoiding certain foods may help alleviate symptoms. The condition is not well ...

Manzitto-Tripp is an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. She’s also the curator of botany at the school’s Museum of Natural ...

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 ...

Lichen from the Mojave Desert has stunned scientists by surviving months of lethal UVC radiation, suggesting life could exist on distant planets orbiting volatile stars. The secret? A microscopic ...

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Early-stage inflammatory conditions of the vulva, notably lichen sclerosus or lichen planus, can mimic nonscarring conditions, such as allergic contact dermatitis, making diagnosis challenging before ...

Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and ...

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. It is estimated that ...

Dawn Brennan inspects the bark of a tree covered in several different lichens during a Lichen in the Winter World walk held by the Glacier Institute around Apgar in Glacier National Park on Saturday, ...