References
Key articles
Simms-Cendan J, Hoover K, Marathe K, et al. NASPAG clinical opinion: diagnosis and management of lichen sclerosis in pediatric and adolescent patients. J Pediatr Adolesc Gynecol. 2022 Apr;35(2):112-20. Abstract
van der Meijden WI, Boffa MJ, Ter Harmsel B, et al. 2021 European guideline for the management of vulval conditions. J Eur Acad Dermatol Venereol. 2022 Jul;36(7):952-72.Full text Abstract
Lewis FM, Tatnall FM, Velangi SS, et al. British Association of Dermatologists guidelines for the management of lichen sclerosus, 2018. Br J Dermatol. 2018 Apr;178(4):839-53.Full text Abstract
Kirtschig G, Kinberger M, Kreuter A, et al; European Dermatology Forum. EuroGuiDerm guideline on lichen sclerosus. Jun 2023 [internet publication].Full text
American College of Obstericians and Gynecologists. Diagnosis and management of vulvar skin disorders: ACOG practice bulletin summary, number 224. Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Jul;136(1):222-5. Abstract
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