Lichen planus can sometimes be mistaken for other skin conditions (such as lichen sclerosus) so you might want to see a skin specialist (a dermatologist) or women’s health specialist (a gynaecologist). Sometimes they might take a small sample of the vulvar skin (called a biopsy) and send it away to a laboratory for testing. Your doctor can diagnose lichen planus by looking at your vulva. It appears that lichen planus may be an auto-immune disorder, where your immune system becomes confused and attacks your skin instead of protecting it.
The labia minora may appear flattened, the clitoris can become buried under its hood, the opening of the vagina may shrink or the sides of the vagina may fuse together.
In severe cases, lichen planus can cause scarring which changes the structure of your vagina and vulva. pain or burning around the vulva and/or vagina.reddish brown patches on the inner part of the vulva.What are the signs of vulvar lichen planus? If it is not treated, lichen planus can cause permanent scarring and possibly cancer.įor most women it is a lifelong condition. Lichen planus (said ‘like-en plain-us’) is an inflammatory condition that can cause bumps on your skin and/or sores in moist areas like your mouth and vagina and around your vulva.
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