Chernova NI¹ and Zadorozhnaya IS²*

¹Department of Healthcare, Moscow Research and Practical Center for Dermatovenerology and Cosmetology, Moscow, Russian Federation
²Moscow State Medical and Dental University Named After A.I. Evdokimova, Moscow, Russian Federation

*Corresponding Author: Zadorozhnaya IS, Moscow State Medical and Dental University Named After A.I. Evdokimova, Moscow, Russian Federation.

Received: March 02, 2021; Published: May 22, 2021

Citation: Chernova NI and Zadorozhnaya IS. “Vulvar Lichen Simplex Chronicus: From Diagnosis to Treatment". Acta Scientific Microbiology 5.6 (2021): 121-124.

Abstract

  Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) of the vulva is a chronic pruritic dermatosis with unknown etiology, prone to recurrence and significantly affecting the quality of life of patients. Despite the rather typical clinical picture in the form of lichenized papules and plaques, the diagnosis can be difficult and take a period from several months to several years from the moment of the patient's first visit to a dermatovenerologist or gynecologist. The latter contributes to the chronicity of the pathological process, creates difficulties in treatment, and can lead to sexual and psychoemotional disorders in patients up to suicidal thoughts. In this case, we present a 32-year-old female patient with a diagnosis of vulvar LSC, who was followed up with an erroneous diagnosis of vulvar scleroderma for five years, receiving ineffective treatment, which led to neurotic disorders and sexual dysfunction. After establishing the correct diagnosis and conducting therapy according to the European guidelines for the management of patients with LSC in the anogenital area with additional local application of platelet autoplasma, a stable remission of dermatosis and an improvement in the patient's quality of life were achieved.

Keywords: Lichen Simplex Chronicus; Treatment; Platelet-rich Plasma

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