LIU Liuhong, HE Renliang
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus(LSA) is common in women, which tends to occur in vulva, upper trunk, such as the chest and back. Repeated attacks of the disease can lead to change in the anatomical structure, loss physiological function, and even induce canceration. At present, the pathogenesis of LSA is not completely clear, so the clinical treatment of LSA is limited, and a single drug treatment may not be effective. For example, some patients with LSA may be resistant to external hormones and present as refractory LSA, resulting in recurrent skin lesions, itching, pain and other symptoms. However, there is not still largesample and longterm followup of physical therapy studies. This article reviews the recent advances of pharmacotherapy and physical therapy for LSA.