The “IAL Handbook of Lichenology” is an illustrated guide designed to aid in the identification of lichen traits. It provides user-friendly descriptions, labelled illustrations, and high-resolution photographs of lichen species that illustrate the trait.

Lichen sclerosus (LS) is an acquired chronic inflammatory dermatosis predominantly affecting the anogenital area with recalcitrant itching and soreness. Progressive or persistent LS may cause urinary and sexual disturbances and an increased risk of …

Whether genital, oral, follicular, or classic cutaneous, lichen planus (LP) is associated with significant morbidity among affected individuals, both physical and psychological. 1 The considerable impact on patient quality of life may result from symptoms related to active inflammatory, often erosive disease, such as intense pruritus, burning ...

Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder, which affects women of all ages. With numerous controversies as regards to the nomenclature, diagnosis and its association with neoplastic conditions, we decided to conduct ...

硬化性苔藓（lichen sclerosus）又名硬化萎缩性苔藓（lichen sclerosus et atrophicus），是一种反复发作的慢性炎症性皮肤病，可发生于躯干、四肢、肛周和生殖器等部位，以女性外生殖器最常见。

Vulvar lichen sclerosus (VLS) is a chronic, distressing, inflammatory disease with an enormous impact on quality of life. Treatment goals are relieving symptoms, reversing signs and preventing anatomical changes.

Oct 14, 2024 · Erosive genital lichen planus (EGLP) is a severe form of lichen planus characterized by painful erosions in the genital area, leading to significant distress and complications. This review aims to provide a thorough examination of EGLP, focusing on its clinical manifestations, diagnostic challenges, and various treatment strategies, with an ...

Lichen planus (LP) is a chronic lichenoid inflammatory disorder of the skin, mucosa and of the appendages. LP is classically characterized by the presence of a rich infiltration of inflammatory T cells, which migrate in the upper part of the dermis, arranged in a band-like pattern.

Lichen sclerosus und Lichen planus: Differenzialdiagnostik und Behandlung Der Lichen sclerosus und der Lichen planus sind beide immunvermittelte chronische Dermatosen mit einem präferenziellen Befall des äusseren weiblichen Genitales. In diesem Artikel werden Epidemiologie,

Jan 2, 2023 · The therapy of lichen simplex chronicus is to be applied as a long-term strategy! It should be made clear that this is an eminently chronic disease! If necessary, a psychotherapist should be involved in the therapy at an early stage!