Modern ideas about lichen planus of vulva
Lichen planus (LP) is a T-cell-mediated inflammatory dermatosis with an unclear etiology that affects the skin, nails and mucous membranes. The article outlines modern ideas about lichen planus, affecting the vulva. The issues of etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, differential diagnosis of various forms of this dermatosis are considered. The histopathological picture of vulvar LPL is described in detail. Possible complications, including anatomical abnormalities of the vulvar architectonics and the risk of malignant transformation, are considered. Various methods of treatment for this disease, local treatment regimens are presented, an overview of systemic drugs is given, as well as alternative approaches to patient management.