title: Treatment of vulvovaginal lichen planus.
abstract: Vulvovaginal lichen planus is a chronic condition characterized by complex mucocutaneous findings. Patients may be asymptomatic or may have severe pain and itching. Findings vary from erythema, erosions, and white striae to severe scarring. Goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and to minimize potential scarring. A multidisciplinary approach is advised for patients with widespread involvement to maximize treatment success (dermatologists, gynecologists, dentists, physical therapists, ophthalmologists, gastroenterologists, urologists, neurologists, anesthesiologists, psychologists, and psychiatrists).
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Surgery Medicine Pathology, Indiana University School of Dentistry, Indianapolis, USA. gmirowsk@iupui.edu
authors.forename: Ginat W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Mirowski
authors.forename: Allison
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Goddard
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014623:Vaginal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D014845:Vulvar Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones