Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus
Vulvar lichen sclerosus is an inflammatory condition of the vulva which may also affect areas other than the genitals. It manifests in itching and sometimes burning and is mostly visible as ivory white plaques of thickened or thinned skin which is also described as “cigarette paper.” Fissures, erosions, scarring and architectural changes in the genital area are common. This often brings a lot of discomfort and affects intimacy.
The symptoms of vulvar lichen sclerosus most commonly start at about 40 to 50 years of age.
Lichen sclerosus may be treated with ultra-high potency steroid creams such as clobetasol, or halobetasol. However, such steroid has the potential to cause some significant health risks such as thinning of the skin, and therefore it is generally not recommended over a prolonged period of use. For instance, clobetasol is only indicated for two consecutive weeks of use. Since lichen sclerosus is a chronic condition and frequently may reappear after initial treatment, a successful regimen often requires a long-term treatment approach.
Neogyn® & Lichen Sclerosus:
In such an approach, the steroid-free Neogyn® Vulvar Soothing Cream can be used in combination with other medications for the long-term treatment of lichen sclerosus. The benefits of Neogyn were demonstrated in a clinical study of 30 patients with lichen sclerosus that was conducted by the internationally recognized vulvar disease specialist Dr. Andrew Goldstein from The Centers for Vulvovaginal Disorders in Washington DC and New York. Itching, burning and pain were significantly reduced after using the Neogyn cream twice daily for three months.
Instructions:
Wash hands and apply approximately a pea size amount (1 ml) of Neogyn twice daily for at least 6 to 8 weeks with your fingertips to the affected area of your genitals or follow the recommendations of your physician. If extra-genital areas are affected, apply more cream to those areas. Your doctor might have indicated the locations of those areas to you.
Carefully rub in cream until it has completely absorbed. This may take up to a minute.
You may gently wash (e.g.
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