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September 17, 2025BiomedicinesOpen Access

Exploring Genital Lichen Sclerosus: Navigating from Pathophysiology to Precise Diagnostic Approaches

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MSMaja SeverKTKatarina TrčkoTZTanja Zidarič

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Overview

This review explores pathophysiology and diagnostic approaches for lichen sclerosus, suggesting advances in treatment.

Key Points

  • Lichen sclerosus severely impacts quality of life, including sexual and urinary functions, yet remains underdiagnosed.
  • Three main mechanisms underlie lichen sclerosus: autoimmune dysregulation, oxidative stress, and tissue formation.
  • Genetic predisposition and immune responses play significant roles in the development and persistence of lichen sclerosus.
  • Advancing knowledge in these areas may lead to more targeted therapies and improved management of lichen sclerosus.

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Sever et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d45e6a31b076d99fa5f1eahttps://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines13092252
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