The State of Lichen Sclerosus Today with Leia Mitchell

Ever wonder what's going on with Lichen Sclerosus today? With all the different perspectives and voices what does the science say? I speak with Leia Mitchell a clinical research coordinator, medical scribe, and clinical assistant working with some of the top names in the Lichen Sclerosus medical field. She lays out the findings of a recent clinical review, Vulvar Lichen Sclerosus: Current Perspectives. We discuss what the science says about what causes LS, how it presents, and the different ways to treat it. We dive deep into the different treatments. From your first line corticosteroids all the way to the fourth and fifth line treatments such as Platelet-Rich-Plasma and CO2 Lasers. Are you applying your topical treatments correctly? Leia details what your doctor should be telling you about corticosteroids and your maintenance schedule. Be prepared to learn something new. If you are in need of a positive nurturing environment to accept your diagnosis, learn to manage your illness, and get back to living your happy healthy life join us in the Lichen Sclerosus Support Network. Go to lssupport.net to find out more. If you would like to follow me on Instagram I'm @lichensclerosuspodcast Resources discussed in this episode: https://www.dovepress.com/vulvar-lichen-sclerosus-current-perspectives-peer-reviewed-fulltext-article-IJWH https://obgyn.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1471-0528.14747 http://www.vulvodynia.com/research https://sa1s3.patientpop.com/assets/docs/161629.pdf https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03665584Mentioned in this episode:Finally Get Clear Answers About LS, Menopause, and Your TreatmentIf you’ve ever found yourself listening to this podcast searching for answers… trying to figure out why your body feels different… why your treatment isn’t working… or whether this is menopause, lichen sclerosus, or something else entirely… You’re not alone. And more importantly— you’re not the problem. Most people with LS are left trying to piece together a care plan from short appointments, conflicting advice, and hours of searching like this. That’s exactly why we created the Wholistic Healing Summit. This free, live event (May 11–15, 2026) brings together 12+ leading specialists to help you finally connect the dots between your symptoms, your treatment, and your next steps. Inside the summit, you’ll get answers to questions like: Why does my treatment stop working? Is this LS progression… or hormonal change? What order should I actually be using my medications? How do I navigate intimacy, pain, and changing skin? And if you choose to upgrade, you’ll also get access to exclusive Q&A sessions, where you can hear real questions from people just like you… and get expert answers you’d normally wait months (and pay hundreds) for. This is where the guessing stops. 👉 Register here: https://lssupportnetwork.org/whs If you’re tired of second-guessing your care… this is your next step. P.S. If you’ve ever wished you had more time with a specialist or left an appointment with unanswered questions, the All-Access Pass gives you direct access to expert Q&As you can revisit anytime.