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Lichen planus (LIE-kun PLAY-nus) is a condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth and genitals. On skin, lichen planus often appears as purple, itchy, flat bumps that develop over several weeks. In the mouth and genital mucosa, lichen planus forms lacy white patches, sometimes with painful sores.
If you have oral lichen planus, it may take up to five years to go away. Therapy and home remedies can provide relief if you experience any symptoms. If you have lichen planus on your penis, vagina or vulva, you may experience discomfort or pain during sex. You can’t give your partner lichen planus through unprotected sex.
Lichen planus presents as a papulosquamous skin eruption with or without mucous membrane involvement. It can involve an array of tissue, including, but not limited to, oral mucosa, the vulva, vagina, anus, and esophagus, as well as the scalp and nails.
In women, lichen planus may cause sores in the vulva and vagina that can be painful and, if untreated, can result in scarring. How is lichen planus diagnosed? Often, your doctor will be able to diagnose lichen planus based on a physical examination of your skin, nails, scalp, and mouth.
Vulvar lichen planus is a subtype of lichen planus that is characterized by erosive, papular, or hypertrophic lesions on the vulva, with or without concomitant vaginal involvement. Erosive lichen planus (also known as mucosal lichen planus) can result in severe tissue destruction that leads to vulvar pain and urinary and sexual impairment.
Lichen planus is an inflammatory autoimmune disorder that can affect the vulva and vagina in addition to other skin and mucosal surfaces. The first-line treatment is topical steroids, and...
In addition to clobetasol, topical tacrolimus appears to be an effective treatment for vulvovaginal lichen planus. Topical corticosteroids are also first-line therapy for mucosal erosive...
Lichen planus can be difficult to treat if it develops on your vagina or vulva. This can lead to pain, scarring, and discomfort during sex. The condition can also cause discoloration of the...
Lichen Planus (LP) is a chronic (long lasting) inflammatory skin condition. It causes skin lesions that can affect many areas including inside the mouth and the genital area - both the vulva and vagina.
vulva, vagina and penis. The exact cause of lichen planus is unknown. However, the condition isn’t infectious and doesn’t usually run in families. It can’t be passed on to other people, including sexual partners. A GP can usually diagnose lichen planus by examining the rash and asking about your symptoms.