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February 25, 2026BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology2 citationsOpen Access

Associations of Lichen Sclerosus With Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis

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CLChien‐Cheng LaiHCHsuan‐Chi ChenYCYen‐Ning Chen

Key Points

  • To investigate the associations between lichen sclerosus and various autoimmune diseases.
  • Conducted a systematic review of existing literature
  • Performed a meta-analysis to quantify associations
  • Analyzed data from multiple studies on lichen sclerosus and autoimmune diseases
  • Found significant associations with cutaneous autoimmune diseases
  • Identified links to autoimmune thyroid disorders
  • Established connections to gastrointestinal autoimmune conditions

Abstract

LS is associated with cutaneous autoimmune diseases as well as autoimmune thyroid and gastrointestinal disorders. This association underscores the need for screening, multidisciplinary care and long-term monitoring to provide optimal care.

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Lai et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699e9106f5123be5ed04e55ahttps://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.70182
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