Khurana A, Tandon S, Marfatia YS, Madnani N. Genital lichen planus: An underrecognized entity.
Indian J Sex Transm Dis AIDS 2020;
40:105-112. [PMID:
31922099 PMCID:
PMC6896385 DOI:
10.4103/ijstd.ijstd_45_19]
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Abstract
Genital lichen planus (LP) is an underrecogonized dermatosis. The appearance is often unlike classical LP elsewhere, and hence, the condition goes undiagnosed in many. Vulvo-vaginal LP in particular, can be a distressing condition often leading to scarring and a poor quality of life. Treatment for most of the genital LP variants is similar to managing LP elsewhere; however, the erosive variant requires special attention as treatment outcomes are often disappointing and the disease runs a protracted course. Potential for development of malignancy also exists, as in oral LP, and hence close follow up is essential.
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