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When you are diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, your first thought will likely be, “Where did I catch this? From a partner? From a toilet seat?” But you can’t “catch” lichen sclerosus. Like many non-contagious conditions, lichen sclerosus shares some symptoms with sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), but it is not a disease that can be contracted…

When you’re a sexually active woman, any pain, itching or rashes in the vaginal area and trigger panic: Is it an STD? Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread through sexual contact. Even if you are in a monogamous relationship, it is possible to contract an STD from an unfaithful partner, from a partner who has…

When you aren’t sure what you have, it’s hard to know what questions to ask. If you’ve been experiencing vulvar pain and itching, you may make an appointment expecting to find out you have a yeast infection – only to hear you have something you have never heard of before: lichen sclerosus. Lichen sclerosus is…

The diagnosis of an intimate health condition can send you into a panic! Especially if it’s something you may have never heard of before. If you are diagnosed with lichen sclerosus, you’ll want to know, what causes it? Is it contagious? Can it be treated? Good news is it’s not contagious – and it can…