‘A hundred paper cuts over my vulva’: a patient’s experience of vulval lichen sclerosus
This patient viewpoint illustrates the difficulties experienced by women in seeking diagnosis and treatment for vulval lichen sclerosus. The author vividly describes anatomical changes and the impacts on mental health and quality of life. In addition, this viewpoint highlights the importance of patient involvement in research, education and support.
Authors
- Jaclyn Lanthier
- Rosalind Simpson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8093-7965)
- Louise Clarke (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5042-4529)
Institutions
- University of Nottingham (GB)
- National Patient Safety Foundation (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
- Published
- 2024-10-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llae423
- Primary Topic
- Genital Health and Disease
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00