Lichen planus is an itchy skin disease that can affect any part of the body but if it affects the moist skin of the mouth and genital area, it causes raw and painful patches. Treatment is in the form of steroid cream or even steroid tablets and treatment should be supervised by a specialist dermatologist. The advice on vulval care under Other issues applies.
In a small percentage of cases, women with lichen sclerosis or lichen planus may develop vulval cancer so the area should be checked at regular intervals for any changes in the skin.
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