Russian Journal of Clinical Dermatology and Venereology
The impact of combination therapy for vulvar lichen sclerosus et atrophicus on the quality of life, psychoemotional profile and sexual function of women
Increasing incidence of vulvar lichen sclerosus et atrophicus (VLSA), chronic nature of the disease, severity of itching, and late complications with changes in the anatomy of the external genital organs lead to the development of a number of disorders, including psychoemotional and sexual dysfunctions, and significantly deteriorate the quality of life of patients. Long-term use of topical glucocorticosteroids (tGCSs) has a number of side effects, requires patient compliance, and does not ensure long-lasting diseas …