EPISODE · Apr 1, 2026 · 28 MIN
Lichen Sclerosus: A Comprehensive Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment
from SkinEd · host FSDPA
In this episode, we bring you a recording of a live lecture presented at the 2025 New Wave Dermatology Conference in Aventura, FL. Dr. Jill Krapf, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in female sexual pain disorders, shares essential insights from her lecture on vulvar lichen sclerosis (LS). Dr. Krapf discusses the true prevalence of this frequently misdiagnosed autoimmune condition and its dual presentation as inflammatory (lichen) and scarring (sclerosis) disease. Learn why topical corticosteroids are the gold standard treatment for reducing inflammation and cancer risk, and how to differentiate treatment protocols for patients with varied symptoms and life stages. The episode also explores the critical role of managing the sclerotic changes—which cause chronic sexual dysfunction—through scar release techniques and hormonal optimization, moving beyond just treating the itch. — Speaker: Jill Krapf, MD Recorded Live: May 17, 2025 — Looking to attend in person? Visit fsdpa.org for information on our upcoming conferences and events! Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert-led discussions and valuable insights in dermatology! Catch more content: Check out our YouTube channel for video highlights and additional resources from FSDPA conferences.
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In this episode, we bring you a recording of a live lecture presented at the 2025 New Wave Dermatology Conference in Aventura, FL. Dr. Jill Krapf, a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist specializing in female sexual pain disorders, shares essential insights from her lecture on vulvar lichen sclerosis (LS). Dr. Krapf discusses the true prevalence of this frequently misdiagnosed autoimmune condition and its dual presentation as inflammatory (lichen) and scarring (sclerosis) disease. Learn why topical corticosteroids are the gold standard treatment for reducing inflammation and cancer risk, and how to differentiate treatment protocols for patients with varied symptoms and life stages. The episode also explores the critical role of managing the sclerotic changes—which cause chronic sexual dysfunction—through scar release techniques and hormonal optimization, moving beyond just treating the itch. — Speaker: Jill Krapf, MD Recorded Live: May 17, 2025 — Looking to attend in person? Visit fsdpa.org for information on our upcoming conferences and events! Don’t forget to subscribe for more expert-led discussions and valuable insights in dermatology! Catch more content: Check out our YouTube channel for video highlights and additional resources from FSDPA conferences.
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