title: Labial fusion in children: a presenting feature of genital lichen sclerosus?
abstract: Labial fusion is a common condition seen most frequently in infants and young children. While most cases are "physiological," we believe it can occasionally be the presenting feature of genital lichen sclerosus.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Whipps Cross Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: K L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Gibbon
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Bewley
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Salisbury
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D006801:Humans; D018459:Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014844:Vulva / Q000002:abnormalities*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D005938:Glucocorticoids; D002990:Clobetasol