Search Login Register

Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus Summary

Description: Atrophy and shriveling of the SKIN of the VULVA that is characterized by the whitish LICHEN SCLEROSUS appearance, inflammation, and PRURITUS.

Also Known As: Kraurosis Vulvae; Lichen Sclerosus of Vulva; Lichen Sclerosus, Vulvar; Sclerosus, Vulvar Lichen; Vulva Lichen Sclerosus Show All >>

Networked: 107 relevant articles (17 outcomes, 18 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Efficacy Chart >>
Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Clobetasol (Clobetasol Propionate) : 7 outcomes 3 studies in 17 results : FDA 41 Generic
  2. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids) : 3 outcomes 2 studies in 13 results : IBA
  3. Testosterone (Sustanon) : 3 outcomes in 9 results : FDA 13
  4. pimecrolimus (Elidel) : 2 outcomes in 7 results : FDA 2
  5. Steroids : 2 outcomes in 3 results : IBA
  6. mometasone furoate (mometasone) : 1 outcome 3 studies in 6 results : FDA 23 Generic
  7. Testosterone Propionate : 1 outcome 2 studies in 5 results : FDA 9
  8. Tacrolimus (Prograf) : 1 outcome 1 study in 8 results : FDA 7 Generic
  9. Petrolatum (Vaseline) : 1 outcome 1 study in 3 results : FDA 1
  10. Oxidoreductases : 1 outcome 1 study in 1 result : IBA
Show All >>

Diseases Related to Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

  1. Hyperplasia
  2. Lichen Sclerosus et Atrophicus (Lichen Sclerosus)
  3. Pruritus (Itching)
  4. Localized Scleroderma (Morphea)
  5. Dyspareunia
Show All >>

Key Therapies for Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus

Efficacy Chart >>
  1. Photochemotherapy (Photodynamic Therapy) : 1 outcome 1 study in 9 results
  2. Laser Therapy (Surgery, Laser) : 1 study in 2 results
  3. Phonophoresis : 2 results
  4. Skin Care : 1 result
  5. Conscious Sedation : 1 result
Show All >>

CureHunter Inc. provides medical information and specifically does NOT provide medical advice.
© Copyright 2003-2016 CureHunter Inc., MeSH copyright NLM, Journal Articles copyright original owners.