What is vulvar erosive lichen planus?
Vulvar erosive lichen planus is a chronic painful condition affecting mucosal surfaces of the labia minora (inner lips) and introitus (entrance to the vagina). The affected mucosa is bright red and raw. It may also result in very severe itch.
How do members experience vulvar erosive lichen planus?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with vulvar erosive lichen planus*
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for vulvar erosive lichen planus*
Who has vulvar erosive lichen planus on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 17 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | |
| Female | 27 |