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Lichen Sclerosus prognosis
What is the prognosis if you have Lichen Sclerosus? Quality of life, limitations and expectatios of someone with Lichen Sclerosus.
Your life will change, but with treatment and positivity you can make it better. Cases that get worse have been left untreated. This isn’t something that will forever go away. But if you’re consistent you can live your daily life normally and pain free. Just stay positive
Posted Aug 25, 2018 by Tbreck 2500
This can not be cured, but it can be halted and you can learn to adapt.
Posted Oct 12, 2018 by Allicia 2500
The disease can last for a considerably long time. Occasionally, "spontaneous cure" may ensue,[43] particularly in young girls.
Lichen sclerosus is associated with a higher risk of cancer.[44][45][46] Skin that has been scarred as a result of lichen sclerosus is more likely to develop skin cancer. Women with lichen sclerosus may develop vulvar carcinoma.[47] Lichen sclerosus is associated with 3–7% of all cases of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma.[48] In women, it has been reported that 33.6 times higher vulvar cancer risk is associated with LS.[49] A study in men reported that "The reported incidence of penile carcinoma in patients with BXO is 2.6–5.8%".[50]
Lichen sclerosus is associated with a higher risk of cancer.[44][45][46] Skin that has been scarred as a result of lichen sclerosus is more likely to develop skin cancer. Women with lichen sclerosus may develop vulvar carcinoma.[47] Lichen sclerosus is associated with 3–7% of all cases of vulvar squamous cell carcinoma.[48] In women, it has been reported that 33.6 times higher vulvar cancer risk is associated with LS.[49] A study in men reported that "The reported incidence of penile carcinoma in patients with BXO is 2.6–5.8%".[50]
Posted Apr 26, 2019 by Kelly 3100
Lichen Sclerosus varies from person to person. Some will only have mind symptoms and other will have more severe symptoms. It is a progressive condition especially if left untreated. It can go into remission, sometimes it's for days, weeks, months or even years.
Posted May 26, 2019 by Emma 3560
It is chronic condition. My life has changed drastically , however I got cancer 10 years after diagnosis. For those that don't get cancer and can manage the symptoms they may have several changes in the old life style. Treated it is chronic, untreated the prognosis is poor, treating it properly MAY allow remission.
Posted Aug 22, 2019 by Diann 2500
