2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijwd.2017.02.017
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Lichenoid vulvar disease: A review

Abstract: Vulvar dermatoses are common, potentially debilitating conditions that can be seen by a variety of medical specialists. Lichenoid vulvar diseases, namely lichen sclerosus (LS), lichen planus (LP), and lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), can all negatively impact patients’ quality of life and LS and LP also have an association with squamous cell carcinoma. It is essential that dermatologists are familiar with the unique features of each of these conditions to ensure the appropriate management and follow up. Herein,… Show more

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“…Vulvar lichen simplex chronicus (VLSC) is a benign common inflammatory dermatosis developing predominantly in mid‐to‐late adult life (Virgili et al, ). The incidence and prevalence of VLSC have not been studied to date (Fruchter, Melnick, & Pomeranz, ). A personal or familial history of atopy is often noted (Lynch, ; Thorstensen & Birenbaum, ).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Vulvar lichen simplex chronicus (VLSC) is a benign common inflammatory dermatosis developing predominantly in mid‐to‐late adult life (Virgili et al, ). The incidence and prevalence of VLSC have not been studied to date (Fruchter, Melnick, & Pomeranz, ). A personal or familial history of atopy is often noted (Lynch, ; Thorstensen & Birenbaum, ).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…I. d. R. kann die Diagnose anhand des klinischen Bildes sowie der Anamnese (atopische Diathese) gestellt werden [2,4]. Es ist jedoch zu beachten, dass ein VLSC sekundär zu einer Candidiasis, einem Lichen sclerosus (LS), einer Psoriasis oder einer Kontaktdermatitis auftreten kann.…”
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“…Es ist jedoch zu beachten, dass ein VLSC sekundär zu einer Candidiasis, einem Lichen sclerosus (LS), einer Psoriasis oder einer Kontaktdermatitis auftreten kann. In solchen Zweifelsfällen kann eine Biopsie nötig sein [2,4].…”
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“…Foi descrito inicialmente no século XIX por Hallopeau e Darier, que consideravam a doença como uma variante do líquen crônico (4) pela alopecia areata, vitiligo e anemia perniciosa (5) .…”
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