Getting a hole punch, biopsy to confirm my diagnosis of lichen sclerosus and hopefully rule out vulvar cancer. I had gone undiagnosed for 25 years despite seen 10 different OBGYN’s over these years and showing symptoms of daily irritability missing labia and 24 seven extreme itching with patchy, white scales and discoloration on my lady bits. Lichen sclerosus is a chronic condition that causes thin white patches of skin usually in the general area. This condition occurs primarily in girls who ha

Please don’t ignore vulvar itching! Lichen sclerosus is a common condition that causes itchy patches of skin. In women, these may occur on the vulva. This often goes undiagnosed for years because women are often too embarrassed to tell their doctor about their symptoms. If left untreated, it can cause a lifetime of debilitating itch and painful genital scarring. Fortunately, treatment generally reduces and, in some cases, eliminates symptoms and future scarring. I included a photo that is not on