The impact of genital lichen sclerosus in men and women on quality of life: a prospective cohort study
Sandra Jerkovic Gulin,
Linnea Liljeberg,
Oliver Seifert
Abstract:Background:
Genital lichen sclerosus (LS) is a chronic inflammatory skin disorder that affects both sexes of all ages. The clinical characteristics include erosions, redness, and white plaques with atrophic skin, with symptoms such as pruritus, pain, dysuria, and dyspareunia.
Objective:
This prospective cohort study aimed to assess quality of life (QoL) in men and women with genital LS, both before and after treatment, using the Dermatology Quality of L… Show more
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