Title

Clinical Recommendation: Pediatric Lichen Sclerosus

Keywords

Adolescent; Pediatric; Vulvar lichen sclerosus

Abstract

Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the anogenital region that may present in the prepubertal or adolescent patient. Clinical presentations include significant pruritus, labial adhesions, and loss of pigmentation. Treatment includes topical anti-inflammatory agents and long-term follow-up as there is a high risk of recurrence and an increased risk of vulvar cancer in adult women with history of lichen sclerosus. These recommendations are intended for pediatricians, gynecologists, nurse practitioners and others who care for pediatric/adolescent girls in order to facilitate diagnosis and treatment. © 2014 North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology

Volume

27

Issue

2

Number of Pages

111-116

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2013.11.004

Socpus ID

84897624770 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84897624770

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