Abstract
Genital lichen sclerosus (LS) is usually managed with potent topical corticosteroids. There is a small (<5%) increased risk of skin cancer and long-term follow-up is recommended. We audited patients discharged to the care of their general practitioner (GP) from our regional vulval clinic. Only 29% had seen their GP in the last 12 months; 53% self-examined; 48% were unaware of the need to report abnormalities immediately; 24.4% were unaware of the recommended duration of use of their 30 g tube of steroid and only 66.7% were aware of the risk of skin cancer. Further education of both LS patients and their family practitioners is required.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-29 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Post Reproductive Health |
Volume | 19 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 14 Mar 2013 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2013 |
Keywords
- lichen
- genital
- sclerosus