Treatment of Papulosquamous Lichen Planus of the Vulva

This protocol addresses the management of vulvar lichen planus presenting as the papulosquamous variant, a distinct morphological pattern in which typical lichen planus papules and scaly plaques involve the vulva.

Clinical scenario

Papulosquamous lichen planus of the vulva. Most cases of this genital variant follow a self-limited course, which informs the treatment approach.

Treatment approach (partial)

Management involves topical therapy applied to the vulva over a short defined period. The full regimen specifies the agents and duration in structured detail.

Complete regimen — including specific agents, potency selection, and duration — is available in the full protocol below.

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References

DOI: 10.1111/jdv.16464

Also, most cases of papulosquamous genital LP are self-limited, and treatment with emollient and mid-potency steroids for a few weeks is only required (Table 10).

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