LS: purpura within porcelain-white scars. Steroid: purpura on thinned, unscarred skin.

Navigating Lichen Sclerosus: Is it a Flare-Up or a Steroid Side Effect? If you have recently been diagnosed with vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS), you might be feeling overwhelmed. It is completely understandable to feel anxious, especially when dealing with a condition that affects such a sensitive and intimate part of your body. When your doctor hands you a prescription for a strong topical steroid, you might read the warning label and immediately...Read the full clinical guide: https://thewomenshealthclinic.co.uk/how-do-you-clinically-differentiate-between-active-lichen-sclerosus-induced-purpura-and-long-term-topical-steroid-induced-dermal-ecchymosis/This clinical audio overview covers the latest standards in patient care and research.