Ashley Winter, MD, remembers the first time she Googled the skin condition lichen sclerosus. Most of the websites listed the autoimmune condition as a rare disease. In the realm of genital health, ...

I am a rare disease warrior. For 19 years, I kept it a secret. I was ashamed, in chronic pain, and every bit alone. It’s a relentless disease. It’s torture to the body. It’s absolute torment. I lived ...

I thought I had thrush and tried to treat it with over-the-counter medicine. After seeing a doctor and explaining my symptoms, I was diagnosed with lichen sclerosus. I had never heard of the condition ...

Dry or peeling skin on or around your vulva can occur with some skin conditions and infections, including a vaginal yeast infection. You may also have other symptoms like burning or itching. Share on ...

The condition causes isolated patches of pale or white skin that are also crinkly or wrinkled. Sometimes the patches are unusually smooth and slightly shiny. These patches usually cause mild to severe ...

Outcomes were analyzed for 70 patients diagnosed with either anogenital or extragenital lichen sclerosus who received hydroxychloroquine therapy HealthDay News — Hydroxychloroquine appears to be a ...

PHOENIX — Mayo Clinic researchers have identified a targeted therapy that could bring relief to people living with lichen planus, a chronic inflammatory skin condition of the skin, hair, nails, mouth ...

Genital irritation is common but often misunderstood. From infections to hygiene habits and hormonal shifts, experts explain ...

Vaginal conditions concern the part of the female reproductive tract. It extends from the uterus to outside of the body. The opening to the vagina is located between the bowel opening (anus) and the ...