Lichen Sclerosus And Cancer: Is There A Link? - Healthline
2022年5月31日 · Lichen sclerosus is a skin condition that can increase your risk of cancer. It’s not a type of cancer on its own, but treating this condition can help you prevent vulvar cancer.
Lichen Sclerosus: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
2023年8月21日 · Lichen sclerosus isn’t cancer, and if you have lichen sclerosus, it doesn’t mean you’ll definitely develop cancer. However, there may be an association between lichen sclerosus and penile cancer and vulvar squamous cell carcinoma.
Vulvar cancer - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年10月9日 · Lichen sclerosus causes the vulvar skin to become thin and itchy. It also increases the risk of vulvar cancer. Prevention. To lower the risk of vulvar cancer, don't smoke tobacco. Take steps to protect yourself from human papillomavirus infection. Human papillomavirus, also called HPV, is associated with the most common type of vulvar cancer.
Lichen sclerosus - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Anyone can get lichen sclerosus but postmenopausal women are at higher risk. It isn't contagious and can't be spread through sexual contact. Treatment is usually a medicated ointment.
Vulvar Cancer: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic
Most cases are related to either human papillomavirus (HPV) infection or lichen sclerosus. Changes in vulvar skin color and lumps or open sores may be signs of vulvar cancer. Treatments include surgery, radiation or chemotherapy.
Patient education: Vulvar lichen sclerosus (Beyond the Basics)
2024年5月8日 · Adults with vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS) are at a slightly increased risk for developing squamous cell skin cancer of the vulva. Diagnosing vulvar LS early, treating it effectively, and biopsying any abnormal areas may help to reduce the risk of developing or missing a diagnosis of skin cancer.
Vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) - Macmillan Cancer Support
Vulval lichen sclerosus (LS) is a non-cancerous skin condition of the vulva. Find information about diagnosis and treatment.
Lichen sclerosus: Causes, Diagnosis, and Images - DermNet
Lichen sclerosus of anogenital sites is associated with an increased risk of vulval, penile or anal cancer (squamous cell carcinoma, SCC). Cancer is estimated to affect up to 5% of patients with vulval lichen sclerosus. Cancer is more likely if the inflammatory disease is uncontrolled.
Lichen Sclerosus: Incidence and Risk of Vulvar Squamous Cell …
2016年7月31日 · Although the association between lichen sclerosus and VSCC has long been recognized, literature on the incidence of lichen sclerosus is lacking and studies on VSCC risk in women with lichen sclerosus are scant.
Risk Factors for Vulvar Cancer - American Cancer Society
This disorder, also called lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (LSA), causes the vulvar skin to become very thin and itchy. The risk of vulvar cancer appears to be slightly increased by LSA, with about 4% of women having LSA later developing vulvar cancer.