The gynecological skin condition that is more common than you'd think! | Sexual Wellness Podcast

Can simple vaginal complaints be Lichen Sclerosus? It could be possible as often there is a delay in a diagnosis because early findings are subtle. What is Lichen Sclerosus(LS)? It is a skin disorder that commonly effects the clitoris, labia and anus. It can effect other skin surfaces. It is more common in prepubertal girls and post menopausal women, but it also happens in children and men. The causes can be: Overactive immune system, hormone imbalance or previous skin damage to the area. Patients will complain of pain, itching, bleeding or cracks in the external vaginal area. Early physical findings are non specific or normal in appearance. Therefore a delay in diagnosis is frequent. In general gynecological offices, estimates for LS involving the genitals in women is 1 in 30. RevitalyzeMD’s Skin specialist Meredith, NP Farideh, and Medical Aesthetician Marissa join Dr. Durst in the studio to discuss Lichen Sclerosus. Call or text RevitalyzeMD at 865-293-5828 to set up a consultation! 2020 National Journal of Women’s Health: Symptoms can happen for years, sometimes 5-15 years, before the diagnosis. If you have persistent complaints that go undiagnosed, make sure you find a doctor that evaluates it fully. LS is a progressive gynecological skin condition. Tenderness, itching, burning, bruising, sores, bleeding, tearing, and irritation, pain, wrinkles, white spots, and inflammation are some of the symptoms with Lichen Sclerosus. The standard treatment is a steroid cream or anti-inflammatory agent. This can be used on a daily basis. Early diagnosis and treatment is key. But now there are Regenerative treatments that help with LS. Regenerative treatment possibilities: O-shot Laser treatments These are the only options for attempting to regenerate tissues on a cellular level in the labia and clitoris with LS. O-shot with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) is one of the popular treatments RevitalyzeMD. It is done to treat Lichen Sclerosus. PRP or platelet rich plasma is a blood concentrate of platelets. Platelets have growth factors in them and these growth factors are re-injected into tissues to communicate with stem cells in the tissue. This process helps regenerate nerves, blood vessels, collagen and elastin. It is done to help restore tissue function in the treated area. Numbing and blocks are done before. The injection may cause a little swelling after. No adverse effects or downtime with PRP treatments. Lasers are another option. It uses heat to tell the tissue it is injured and signals to the body that it needs repair. All of our laser treatments at RevitalyzeMD are non-ablative lasers that just use heat. The heat tells the tissue it is injured and to repair by stimulating collagen, elastin, nerves and blood vessel growth. Studies with lasers for LS are positive. There are forums for patients that have been diagnosed with LS. We encourage you find these forums and see what patients are saying about regenerative treatments in LS. Dr. Durst and Farideh are going to do a deeper dive further into LS and look into nutrition and peptides to see if there is any literature out there regarding these topics. Look for root causes. Comment any questions and/or experiences with LS. Topics Covered: LS Lichen Sclerosus PRP Platelet Rich Fibrin PRF Regenerative LS treatments O-shot Non ablative laser treatments Dyspareunia Painful sex Vaginal itching Follow us: On all : Follow us at: https://www.revitalyzemd.com   / revitalyzemd   Private RMD Facebook group:   / 869538983871542   https://open.spotify.com/show/0YABeXD... https://anchor.fm/revitalyze https://www.instagram.com/revitalyzem...    / @drdebradurst   https://www.tiktok.com/@revitalyzemd?... https://podbay.fm/p/revitalyzemd Links: Revitalyze MD https://www.google.com/maps?cid=98782... 8025 Kingston Pike Suite #1, Knoxville, TN 37919 (865) 293-5828 https://revitalyzemd.com/ Star Rating: 5.0 Review Count: 157 reviews Wellness center https://www.google.com/maps/place/Rev... https://g.page/revitalyzemd?share DISCLAIMER: This video does not contain any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment advice. Content provided on this YouTube Channel is for informational purposes only. For any medical or health-related advice, please consult with a physician or other healthcare professionals. Further, information about specific products or treatments within this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.