title: Lichen sclerosus in childhood.
abstract: Lichen sclerosus in childhood involves predominantly the genital area, often with purpura and erosions, which raises concerns of sexual abuse. Potent topical corticosteroids give a good clinical response over several months, although maintenance with weaker formulations is usually required. The long-term prognosis remains uncertain.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001623:Betamethasone / Q000031:analogs & derivatives / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D018459:Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; C011175:betamethasone-17,21-dipropionate; D001623:Betamethasone