Suggest Treatment For Recurring Lichen Planus Infection In Vagina

Posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015

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Question : I have a rash or sore outside of my vagina. I've been diagnosed before with lichen plantus, an aut
o immune disease. the 3-4 four times I've had lichen plantus breakout, it's been on my legs. but my mother and aunt had lichen plantus in their vaginas, and as this disease seems to be genetically base, I was not sure if this is an outbreak or not? it itches, and has for weeks but does not hurt. and it primarily itches at night. I'm 49 and I think I starting menopause. heres a photo. what do you think it is ?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (14 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Lichen planus

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
I have seen the attached picture and it is a typical lesion of lichen planus so you need to start your therapy as soon as possible.
This condition should be treated at the earliest and always taken care of the symptomatology because it can be precancerous.
In case you have any questions about it, I will be glad to answer.
Regards
Dr Manisha

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Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (8 minutes later)

What I put on my lichen plantus on my legs was cream clobetasol propionate up 0.05%. Can I put this on the lesion?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No cannot apply same without examination

Detailed Answer:
No dear, clobetasol alone will not be helpful you need to visit your gynecologist and get the adjacent area examined along with lymph node palpation only then take the medicine.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D