Something else? Ask Aunt Vadge – bottom left of your screen!Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC)
Contact dermatitis of the vulva can result in what's known as lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), which is itchy, thickened skin. Removing the offending irritant is the best way to solve LSC, but additional creams or soothing ointments can be used.
Platelet-rich Plasma (PRP) for lichen sclerosus: does it work?
Does PRP work for lichen sclerosus? An early study looked promising, but the only placebo-controlled trial found it no better than saline.
Lichen sclerosus clinical trials in progress or recruiting
Check out current clinical trials for lichen sclerosus being undertaken across the world.
Aunt Vadge: why is my vagina itchy and sore?
What's this itch all about?
Lady’s Mantle for vaginal itching and discharge
Lady's Mantle is used to temporarily combat vaginal itch and discharge.
Pityriasis rosea on the vulva or vagina
Pityriasis rosea is a virus, but the skin issues it creates can affect the vulva or vagina in some cases. Pityriasis rosea of the vulva can be quite uncomfortable, however resolves itself over time.
Genital psoriasis
Managing vulvar psoriasis means finding strategies to reduce the frequency and severity of your attacks, since genital psoriasis does not have a cure just yet.
Necrotising fasciitis of the vulva
Necrotising fasciitis is a flesh-eating bacterial problem that can affect the vulva. This bacterial infection is a life-threatening condition and needs immediate medical attention.
Perineoplasty
The perineoplasty procedure is used to either tighten, loosen or cosmetically augment the perineal area between the anus and the vaginal opening.
Lichen sclerosus (LS)
Lichen sclerosus is an autoimmune skin condition of the vulva and anal area that can range from minor itching and skin thickening, to serious scarring and the fusing of the labia and clitoris.
Understanding and treating scleroderma
Scleroderma is a skin-hardening autoimmune condition that can affect the vagina and vulva, as well as the rest of the body. The condition can make using your vagina and vulva more challenging, including sex.